Conflict: The painful path that leads to peace
Mark 9:50 “Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and...
Finding joy in change
2 Corinthians 3:18 “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the...
The role of humility
“Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will lift you up.” (James 4:10)Humility is a difficult word for many of us to grasp in...
The more important matters
“But you have neglected the more important matters of the law – justice, mercy and faithfulness.” (Matthew 23:24)As Jesus chastised the religious leaders for...
The convert
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to win a single convert, and when...
Jesus celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles
“On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to...
The voice and presence that calms the storm
Mark 6: 50b “But immediately He spoke with them and said to them, “Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid.”There is not...
Like Angels
“Jesus replied, ‘You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. At the resurrection people will neither...
Remembering 9/11
“ … we will not fear, though the earth give way … ” Psalm 46:2aThis is the time when we, as Americans, remember the...
Facing the unknown with confidence
Haggai 2:4 “ ‘But now be strong, Zerubbabel,’ declares the Lord. ‘Be strong, Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you...
