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Christmas is a time of expectancy. No matter how many Christmases you have experienced, there is something in the air at this time of year; there’s a spirit of the season that sparks anticipation. Jesus’ arrival had been long expected. Dozens of prophecies and centuries of... Read More →

When we look around at the world, we see so much fighting, war, and conflict. We need peace! After surviving a bruising political race and election, we still see unrest and protests. We pray for peace. We long for peace and harmony in our homes and families, as well as personal... Read More →

Are you a giver or a taker? Do you get to get, or do you get to give? One of the earliest arguments children have is over their possessions. “Mine, Mine!” The struggle begins at an early age and society does not make the battle easy. Often our self-worth is closely tied to our... Read More →

Paul faced many difficulties, one of which was a shipwreck while in transport to Rome for trial. The trip had been delayed due to weather and the crew was pressing to reach a port of safe harbor for the winter. The journey was unseasonably risky and Paul had received a message... Read More →

Simon Peter was raised in the Jewish synagogue. He would have attended Jewish school, and just like all the other boys, he would have hoped and dreamed of excelling in his studies and being chosen by a rabbi to become a follower. However, he was not at the top of the class; he... Read More →

Easter is the celebration of the ultimate exchange. The resurrection of Jesus Christ guaranteed the exchange of our certain death due to sin for a new reality—forgiveness and eternal life! That’s a trade worth celebrating! Scriptures Je 29:11; Jn 3:16; Pr 14:12; Rom 5:6, 3:23-24;... Read More →

From the moment you get up in the morning until your head hits the pillow at night, you face many decisions. Wheat or white toast? Scrambled or over easy? Four or six shots of espresso? Most are routine and the outcome fairly insignificant; however, other decisions a... Read More →

The church at Corinth was struggling with quarrels and disputes among its members. Some people were Jewish in background, others were Gentile. People had varying beliefs which stemmed from their history, customs and traditions. Some had celebrated the Lord’s Day on Saturday,... Read More →

Jesus shares three consecutive stories about lost things in Luke 15. These stories share a plot line that centers not only on something that has been lost, but in each case it has such great value that an all-out search ensues to recover it. After the lost sheep, coin and son are... Read More →