If you are like me, there are times when God’s law weighs heavily upon you. Our Scripture passage illustrates one way God helps us in our struggle with sin.   … More Love and the Law

I learned first-hand as a parish pastor that the so called “Prosperity Gospel” could wreck a Christian’s faith. When a recent study found Protestants are increasing buying into this false Gospel, it seemed time to raise a caution flag.  … More Guarding Against the Prosperity Gospel

Being in awe of God is healthy for our faith, even as society dulls our sense of wonderment at the Creator.  … More Standing in Awe of God

Far too many of us can relate to the Apostle Paul’s grief in this passage.  … More Staying Connected to the Spiritually Lost

What do you value as highly as the pearl in Jesus’ parable? … More What is Your “Pearl of Great Value”?

What in life is weighing you down? What is stealing your joy? What is lancing your hope? What thoughts are constantly, obsessively, coursing through your mind? Whatever it is, Jesus is here for you. … More Rest for Our Souls

How are we to make sense of this passage? After all, one of the best-known titles for the Christ is “Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) … More Not Peace But a Sword

Yet Jesus instructs us not to fear those who can kill us physically. This reflects the reality that, by God’s grace, we will spend eternity with God. While we are blessed to engage in God’s mission in this life, this life does not compare to what awaits us.  … More Hope From a Hard Teaching