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Most of us recognize that taking the life of another person is a sin against God and humanity. The 6th Commandment states, “You shall not murder.” That seems pretty straight forward and most of us can readily agree. However, in Matthew, Jesus expands on the offense by saying... Read More →

The first four Commandments are about our relationship with God (vertical) and the last six Commandments are about our relationship with others (horitzontal). Why God chose the relationship between children and parents as the next commandment is not surprising. It is the first... Read More →

Many Christians approach the fourth commandment with a mixture of guilt and uneasiness. They sense somehow that Sunday ought to be different, but how and why and who sets the rules? God intended the Sabbath to be a source of renewal. It was to be a regular, weekly time in which... Read More →

What’s in a name? If you peruse a baby book, you can learn the meaning of each name. For example, Ethan means strong, firm; it has good implications, but a name does not determine character. Character makes a person’s name good, bad or something in-between. A person can make a... Read More →

The words from Bob Dylan’s song “Gotta Serve Somebody” ring true for every single person, young or old, rich or poor, healthy or sick, educated or uneducated…”Well, it may be the devil or it may be the Lord, but you’re gonna have to serve somebody.” This is a stark truth.... Read More →

Now more than ever our culture needs a moral compass. We increasingly struggle with what is right and wrong. Right is often determined by what we feel at the moment, by trends in society, or the latest expert on a topic. There are no longer universal standards for behavior. If... Read More →

We all have many decisions to make and no one sets out to make bad decisions that bring painful consequences. God has given each of us the potential to be great decision makers, but most of the big decisions in life require much prayer and input from others. Seeking wise counsel... Read More →

We weren’t born knowing how to make good decisions; it’s a learning and growing process. As we work through the maze of life with its twists and turns, the decisions we make will determine whether or not we exit successfully on the other side. Good decisions make the journey... Read More →

The small micro decisions you make can result in major/macro consequences. You easily recognize the major decisions you face. Your answers to “Who is my master?” “Who will I marry?” “What is my mission?” will chart your course in life. But the small decisions along the way are... Read More →