In 1 Thesselonians 3: 12, Paul begs that the Lord would make us abound in love for one another. I love that – Lord make me increase in love; make me do the right thing. Do you ever pray to God to make you do what you know in your heart is the right thing [...]
What does it mean to make friends with dishonest wealth as Jesus tells us to do in Luke 16: 9? It sounds a little like I am to buddy-up with conniving, cheating schemers. And maybe I am if I would have any chance of influencing them to change for the good of His kingdom. But [...]
I love Jesus’ response to those crafty Pharisees who are trying to trap Him on paying taxes. Remember, they asked Him, “Is it right to pay?” “Whose image is on the coin?” Jesus asked them in return. You know the rest… The question for us is, “Whose image is on our hearts?” Whose are we? [...]
Why did Jesus respond so harshly to the Canaanite woman who only wanted healing for her daughter in Matthew 15? It seems He discriminated against her race. Even called her a dog. Could it be that He placed obstacles before her to challenge her to an even deeper faith? Could it be that He was [...]
That poor widow in Luke 21 didn’t give much money. But it was everything she had. It is one of the best examples of trust and total dependence on God to provide for our very sustenance. If the government cuts social service for our poor and needy neighbors, will we – the Church – make up [...]
Isaiah implores us in chapter 40 verse 1 to give comfort to people. We all need comfort from God. Many institutions strive to bring God’s comfort to people in need. But in this difficult economic environment, they need more money to be effective. So – Give Money! Give to the soup kitchen. Give to [...]