Book: Matthew

There are some things that make sense to be afraid of. Lions, tigers, bears, oh my! What about babies? Who would be afraid of a baby? Today we’re going to see that Herod the Great… read more

Every person has been entrusted with all sorts of gifts, talents and resources that come from God.  We don’t “own” them.  We possess them for a period of time.  This makes us a “steward” rather… read more

Sometimes saying something plainly and directly doesn’t adequately communicate what we’re trying to get across.  That leads us to, on occasion, use some different means.  Jesus wanted us to understand how an invitation to know… read more

As people, we’re carrying burdens and weights that some around us are aware of.  At other times everyone is completely oblivious.  Why?  Because we are weighed down with guilt and we would never want anyone… read more

Often we judge actions by the sincerity with which they are done.  The problem is that you can be sincere about something, yet sincerely wrong.  Is it possible that your expressions of “faith” are intentional… read more

People are giving you counsel and direction regularly.  Sometimes, they are giving you guidance about the things that really matter—that have eternal consequence.  How do you know if you should listen to what they say,… read more

Acting is great if you’re in theater, are playing a role on a TV show, or if you want to be in a movie.  Would you want that same word to describe your faith, that… read more

God calls people into a relationship with Him and establishes some “norms” that affect their behavior.  This way of living He’s called us to is best, however, living that way doesn’t make you “better” than… read more

When light shines on something, it affects how it is viewed.  In His own words, Jesus called Himself the “light of the world.”  We are told that with Jesus coming into the world, “among those… read more