Do you ever worry that what you give just won’t be enough to make a difference? The Apostles surely had that same concern. In Matthew 14:15-20, they must have worried, “Will it be enough? How can 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish possibly feed thousands?” But here we have yet another example of Jesus […]
Author: Joe Galloway
What are You Searching For?
We hear from Jesus about a merchant searching for fine pearls. And when he finds the pearl of great price, he sells everything to get it. What are you searching for? What is the finest possession you could have—the pearl of great price? What are you willing to sell to get it? It seems too […]
Parable, Parable, a lot of Parables
This past Sunday, Jesus proposed parable. We know Jesus used a lot of parables to teach. Scholars argue – that’s what they do – but they estimate a range of between 30 and 50 parables in the Gospels. This particular one is the parable of the Mustard seed in Matthew 13. He tells us that […]
What’s the Point of Giving?
Does this thought resonate with you, “The needs are so great, my meager donation won’t make a dent. So, what’s the point of giving?” Frankly, this illumines one of the great advantages of being a part of a church. The mission of the Church is to glorify God and continue the earthly ministry of Jesus […]
Does the Spirit of God Dwell in You?
We read in Romans 8:9 that, “You are in the spirit, if only the Spirit of God dwells in you.” What does it mean to have the Spirit of God dwell in you? It means you consciously and intentionally accept your baptismal gift of the Holy Spirit and let it help you put to death […]