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The parable of the prodigal son is one of the most familiar passages in Scripture. There is good reason for this. Jesus provides a brilliant masterpiece of storytelling that is rich with meaning and application. But what most people think … Read More

I  remember a time in my childhood when a teacher asked me about a mess that wasn’t cleaned up. In fear of wrath and the consequences, I lied about my responsibility and denied my knowledge. The temptation to deny our actions … Read More

So much of our lives is spent comparing costs. Whether it’s the price of gas or the price of eggs, we know what it means to “count the cost.” It’s not uncommon to find myself explaining to my five and … Read More

Imagine getting an invitation to dinner with the President. How would you respond? Most of us would make time for that. Imagine turning him down, saying you need to go test drive a new car or to celebrate your two-month … Read More

When we read or hear about the faults of others, it seems so glaringly obvious. “How could someone make that mistake?” “What were they thinking?” These are a couple of questions we might readily or subconsciously ask. It is especially … Read More

Self-centeredness is a common human problem. It focuses our attention on ourselves and causes us to ignore others. When we ignore others, we ignore their problems, and we fail to show compassion. When Jesus came to earth, He never gave … Read More

A couple of weeks ago, we enjoyed hearing from our conference speaker, Dr. David Saxon, who highlighted various Baptist preachers throughout history. One such preacher is well known by many for authoring his famous and beloved book, “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” … Read More

If we aren’t careful, religion will keep us from God. Religion isn’t unimportant. The habits of the Christian life center on Scripture intake, prayer, and fellowship. And God uses each of these important bits of grace to move our transformation … Read More

Imagine a catastrophic hurricane hits a town known for its debauchery and immorality. Think of a tornado hitting the building where a church convention is voting to reject the historic Christian faith. Is it unreasonable to interpret that these events … Read More

What we find important reveals our hearts. The things of this earth tug us away from God. These things that we can see and feel tend to crowd out God and the pursuit of His righteousness. The temptation is to … Read More