Making Friends

Published on: April 20, 2016November 18, 2022 by Joe Galloway

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 […]

Fearfully Generous

Published on: January 14, 2016December 9, 2021 by Joe Galloway

There is no better example of trust in God’s provision than the widow in Mark 12: 42. How could this woman be willing to give all she had except that she trusted that God would provide for her somehow—even if she didn’t understand how. Many of us put only left-over change into the collection plate, […]

Whose Image is on our Hearts?

Published on: December 3, 2015November 18, 2022 by Joe Galloway

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? […]

Rainbows and Unicorns: Thoughts on the Supreme Court Decision 2015

Published on: September 16, 2015December 9, 2021 by Joe Galloway

I remember praying for moral leadership to win the 2012 elections. My hope was that those leaders would drag our country back to the Christian roots upon which our country was founded. How naïve was that? It is said that morality can’t be legislated. And now we see the results of morality being expunged from […]

Persevere in Faith and Trust

Published on: September 4, 2015November 18, 2022 by Joe Galloway

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 […]