Philosopher or Addict: What Kind of Christian Are You? (Luke 6:46)
“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I tell you?”Luke 6:46 I am guilty of this. I believe we all are. It is easy to say that we are Christians …
Whispers of Grace
When Right Belief Isn’t Enough (Romans 12:2)
“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”Romans 12:2 I …
Gentleness Amid Quarrels (Galatians 5:22-23)
“By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.” Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5 is a powerful passage. Earlier …
Beyond Moving Mountains (Mark 11:24)
“So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24 Reflection: This is a verse I have struggled with for years. It …
Alternative Facts vs. Eternal Truth (Hebrews 10:16)
“This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.” Hebrews 10:16 Reflection: …
Shadowy Valleys and Unfading Worth (Psalm 23:1)
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”Psalm 23:1 Let’s be honest. This is a tough verse. There is plenty that I want. As someone who lives in the United States, it is far …
Above All, Despite the Jolts (1 Peter 4:8)
“Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.”1 Peter 4:8 NRSVue Reflection: Love. I have heard it talked about in church as far back as I can remember. …
Hope Beyond Tears (Revelation 21:4)
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.”Revelation 21:4 NRSVue Reflection: Often, the Gospel …
Proverbs, Not Promises—and the Prayers We Play (Proverbs 13:12)
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.”Proverbs 13:12 NRSVue Reflection: We love Proverbs. They are practical, and we view them as nuggets of wisdom that can improve …
Obvious Sins, Simple Truths (Galatians 5:19-21)
“Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these. I am warning you, as I warned …