Paul gives a list of characteristics for ministerial integrity.  These can be summarized under two categories: Willingness to endure...

Today’s reading: John 13:1-15:17 My selection: Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in...

Today’s reading: Matthew 19:1-21:22 My Selection: But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord...

Whatever happened to humility?  Can you imagine a candidate for some high office being introduced with the description “above all, he is...

Biblical wisdom feels backwards to our human nature. Over and over the Bible gives a different perspective on life and truth.  Jesus said...

Did you know there are things that God hates?  The list of seven of these despicable behaviors in today’s reading (Proverbs 4-6) are not...

In our faith and practice, should we emphasize heart or mind?  There’s an ongoing tug-of-war between believers who are more intellectual...

Do you go through times of spiritual drought?  David did.  But he did not accept it as inevitable nor permanent.  In today’s reading...

How long does it take to come full circle through the stages of waiting patiently?  That is, to move from despair, to prayer, to...

Yesterday, we looked at the idea that hysteria in the face of adverse circumstances does not befit a disciple of Jesus Christ.  From...

The wall builders took time to celebrate the work accomplished.  Do you? Today’s reading: Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 Don’t let the relentless...

There is evidence that David had plenty of flaws in his personal life as a husband and father.  Nevertheless, on one occasion, at least,...