This is a sobering, but necessary, teaching of Jesus. It surely fits with the season of Lent.  … More Universal Sin

In the United States, the past decade is sometimes said to be the most contentious since the 1960s. Political, racial, and class strife have taken a toll on the country. How does God work to keep Christians from engaging in this strife?  … More No Distinction

There are times when anticipation of what will happen next in life is exciting. And there are times when its nerve wracking. If we only could have a glimpse into the future! Knowing this, our Heavenly Father has graciously given us a glimpse of what will happen when Jesus returns. … More Glimpses of the Future

The “Beatitudes” sound like Jesus is turning the world upside down. In reality, our Lord is turning the world right side up.  … More Right Side Up

Isaiah’s powerful experience seeing God serves as a reminder to us: God is so much more than our divine helper in daily life.  … More Gratitude and Reverence for God

This passage illustrates how God is deeply concerned with our eternal life and our daily life. … More Blessed Today and Eternally

In this passage the “body” is the “body of Christ,” an analogy for all Christians. The analogy demonstrates that God gifts us with a strong sense of security.  … More Affirming Security

This passage reminds me of a quote attributed to St. Augustine: “God makes the willing out of the unwilling.” Here’s how:  … More New Life, New Attitude