The 10th chapter of Matthew is all about discipleship. It starts with Jesus naming and equipping the disciples to cure the sick and cast out demons all the while proclaiming the good news. They are to find the worthy who will be receptive to God’s […]
What makes a good father? Some might say being present in your child’s life, coaching baseball, attending recitals, or reading at bedtime. Others focus on being a provider or teaching character. I think most of us would say showing love, not just in words but […]
Genesis 1:1- 2:4a
Before I read this beautiful poem on the creation of life, I want to ask you a question. We all know that God created the world in seven days. My question to you is how many of the seven stanzas, seven days, has something to do with water? […]
The well-known author and preacher Fred Craddock tells a rather funny story about a lecture he was giving: A few years ago, when he was on the west coast speaking at a seminary, just before the first lecture, one of the students stood up and […]