The topic of inheritance as addressed in Ephesians 1, reminds me not only of my own experiences, but other stories of distribution of assets of a deceased parent.  Before I begin, here’s the primary definition...

One person regards one day holier than other days, and another regards them all alike. Each must be fully convinced in his own mind. The one who observes the day does it for the Lord....

If you inspect my bookshelves, or hack into my library accounts and internet browsing history, you will find evidence that I love (and need) recipes and cookbooks, especially cookbooks with luscious, color photos. About 33...

Maybe you’ve heard the parable of the Prodigal Son so many times, you can recite it backwards as well as write a chapter book on all of the sermons and lessons squeezed out of it....

Before reading today’s text, contemplate Moses, one of the Bible’s “good guys”. Hebrews says he abandoned guaranteed earthly pleasures and prestige to gain heavenly reward. By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to...

Before Jesus preached his Sermon on the Mount, large crowds streamed to him: Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among...

But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves. For if someone merely listens to the message and does not live it out, he is...

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on...

When I moved to Colorado in 1980, my first job was delivering flowers to locations in Douglas County. Recipients were delighted as I handed them beautiful arrangements from loved ones — with one memorable exception....

You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. Matthew 7:5 NET I have read Jesus’ admonitions in Matthew 7:1-6...

Although we love the idea of diversity, we usually experience the togetherness aspect of Christianity in local, fairly homogenous congregations. Although those settings often provide optimum environments for spiritual growth, grasping the larger picture of...

 – The Spirit’s Inscription on Believing Hearts Our nation accommodates multiple interests. As a result, official calendars are crammed with holidays and observances. A few holidays merit a day off from work, while others are...