The gospel in me and through me!
It’s hard to be good. One of my children in a moment of discipline articulated how hard it is both to do good and to know how to do good. Rarely is the problem ignorance of what is right and … Read More
The patience Jesus manifests in the Gospel of Luke always amazes me. Time and time again, Jesus is harassed and criticized by the religious elite. And time and time again, Jesus patiently responds with a thought-provoking question or with a … Read More
Jesus’s work in our lives is remarkable. To think that He made us, shows us patience, and saved us is amazing. But we live in a world with lots of sorrow, pain, loss, and misery. These realities can discourage us … Read More
Faith requires us to acknowledge and accept our finitude and moral need. We cannot have faith while maintaining a prideful self-sufficient heart. We may say we have faith, but our doubting prideful hearts say otherwise in how we live and … Read More
One of the problems that Christians face is remembering that Jesus is Lord of our lives. It is God’s mercy that He reminds us, lest we forget and live for ourselves. Jesus gave Peter one of these reminders in Luke … Read More
People typically don’t like to be told what to do. The desire to be self-sufficient, independent, and unburdened by the restraints of authority is inherent in all of us. These desires are not altogether bad, but they certainly can prompt … Read More
Thoughts about doomsday motivate some people to try to live it up. The idea is that one might as well enjoy his last moments, since opportunities to enjoy anything near an end. But Scripture presents a different vision. Peter’s discussion … Read More
Our feelings are fickle and cannot be trusted. The emotional ebbs and flows we experience often depend on our circumstances, our mental and physical condition, the status of our relationships, etc. The daily temptation to let our feelings lead our … Read More
Temptations come to everyone. James says that each one is tempted when drawn away by desires (Jms 1:14). Temptations also have a way of escape. Paul reminds us that our temptations are not unique but that God provides an out … Read More
Family lineage can be fascinating to study. I think it’s safe to say that regardless of your background, knowing where you came from and to whom you belong piques all our interest at some level; I know it does from … Read More