Have you ever felt compelled to defend God for some of the things He says in His Word? After all, Christianity is very black and white on many issues we’d prefer were a tad more gray. From the world’s perspective, God isn’t very “tolerant.” He’s downright dogmatic. Not to sound harsh, but we could say, …
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What Is Jesus’ Message in the Parable of the Talents?
“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.’” –Erma Bombeck In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus tells a parable called “The Parable of the Talents.” In other scripture versions, the Greek …
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Jesus In The Old Testament
“As the New Testament explains the Old, so the Old Testament confirms the New, and Jesus Christ is the Alpha and Omega of both.” –Matthew Henry This is such an important truth to keep in mind as we read our Bibles. Scripture opens with a statement of fact: In the beginning God created the heavens …
Stay On The Path!
Recently, Todd and I fulfilled an item on our bucket list: a visit to the Grand Canyon. (And no, that's not either of us in the image above!) If you’ve had the privilege of seeing it in person, you know there are a few words that come to mind as you stand on the edge …
Can You Understand The Times?
Do you remember a series of books called “Who’s Who?” I vaguely recall one popular version when I was in high school. You could purchase a volume of “Who’s Who Among High School Students” if your name was included. Wikipedia comments (probably accurately) that it was essentially a scam to make money from proud parents. …
The Way Of The Word 