2 Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” An interesting thing happened on my way to class the other day…. For a limited time McDonalds was offering Continue Reading…
Matthew 5:39 “But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” Bullying: the use of superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do what one wants. As Continue Reading…
Luke 6:26 “Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.” Everyone wants to be liked. My goodness, Mark Zuckerberg has built a billion dollar business on “likes.” We feel wonderful when we’re liked, somewhat devastated when we’re not. There’s nothing Continue Reading…
Exodus 2:2 “…When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months.” Romans 8:23 “…we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.” Maybe you’ve heard of it. The day when adoptive parents finally get to receive the child they’ve Continue Reading…
Proverbs 4:18 “The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.” What do a VW bus, a grandpa with his granddaughter and her best friend, the month of March and the beach have in common? If you guessed Spring Break Continue Reading…
John 13:35 “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” I recently read a report of a well-known pastor’s response to a (very public) unjust accusation that had been hurled at him and his church. Rather than condemning his accusers, he Continue Reading…
Proverbs 15:13 “A happy heart makes the face cheerful….” People. All kinds of people: Lonely people. Displaced people. Beautiful people. But there’s one group that I think we should hear more of: friendly people. We too easily overlook the impact of friendliness. A man waves you to go in Continue Reading…
Isaiah 16:5 “In love a throne will be established; in faithfulness a man will sit on it—one from the house of David—one who in judging seeks justice and speeds the cause of righteousness.” Justice—that’s all I ask—justice. So speaks the rich voice of Denzel Washington in an audio clip Continue Reading…
Proverbs 18:24 “…but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” It was early Sunday morning at Lakeside, Ohio, where I had gone to spend the week writing. Since it was before the “season” officially opened, the quaint town was quiet, peaceful. I was walking when I Continue Reading…
Matthew 22:40 “All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Maybe you’re a bit like I am. The dawning of a new year inevitably brings reflection on the one being put to rest. I think about the experiences that shaped the past year, and consequently shaped Continue Reading…