More Than a B&B
For the first thirty years of his life, Jesus quietly observed the Passover, the most important holiday in his religion. Along with hundreds and thousands …
Christianity
Relationship Exchange
There is a story in 2 Kings that is rarely told in Sunday school. It was about King Ahab’s son Jehoram. In men’s eyes, Jehoram …
The Rich Young Ruler
There is a story about a rich young ruler in Scripture. While he was at the top of his game, attaining wealth and power as …
An Easter Reflection
We celebrated Easter this past Sunday and enjoyed an unseasonably warm day. It was 85 degrees in the middle of April, with plenty of sunshine …
Cause & Effect
I enjoy animated movies, so it is not torture for me to watch them with my kids. On the other hand, it is torturous for my …
Debtor’s Prison
“Instead, he went out and threw him in prison until he repaid the debt.” (Matthew 18:30) A few years ago, my husband and I watched …
Live with the End in Mind
“What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in …
“Get Behind Me, Satan!”
“So Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him: “God forbid, Lord! This must not happen to you!” But he turned and said to …
Follow Who?
“When Jesus came to the area of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ They answered, …
No Longer a Pig or a Rat
“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower …
Undeserving
“Now a prophet visited King Ahab of Israel and said, “This is what the Lord says, ‘Do you see this huge army? Look, I am …
Don’t Bask in Glory
“Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he dispersed the crowds.” (Matthew 14:22) This is not something I ever learned or was told in my thirty …
Rejected and Won
“Yes, Lord,” she replied, “but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” (Matthew 15:27) True humility is clearly shown here …
Real Pressure
“He said to him, “This is what Ben Hadad says, ‘Your silver and your gold are mine, as well as the best of your wives …
The Wind Ceased
“When they went up into the boat, the wind ceased. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son …