Life This Side of Heaven

In our Savior's parable in Luke 16, the condemned man has a suggestion to convince others not perish in their sin. At first, it may even sound like it would work. However, Jesus directs our focus to …

When one fellow was asked why he took what he knew to be a deadly sport, he responded that it was a way to “grab life.” And today's race to riches may seem like that as well. But Paul describes how t…

It's a tremendous gift when we have good leaders and government. It’s a blessing when the economy is rolling along. And these are all things that are included when you and pray, “Give us this day our…

In one of the most unusual parables in the Bible, it sounds like Jesus is sharing life lessons from a crook!  And that’s exactly what He’s doing. Here, in these jarring words from Luke 16, Jesus is s…

Pray for all those in authority? What, everyone? In our increasingly polarized political climate you may hesitate when you hear Paul’s words in this text. However, Paul has good reason for requesting…

Having a selective memory usually means remembering the good things while trying as hard as you can to forget the rest. And it’s not always perfect. But God has a selective memory. And it is perfect.…

Here in 1 Timothy, Paul says something in a way that may often go overlooked. He doesn’t say, “I used to be a sinner.” He doesn’t say that at one time, in the past, a long time ago, before I became a…

A celebration in heaven.Imagine what that must look like! And there's a big one, that takes place each day, right now, and yet may go totally unnoticed by the world around us. But make no mistake ab…

The phrase, “on a day of clouds and darkness,” certainly sounds foreboding. However, God's Words, recorded here in Ezekiel, don't simply describe the bleak situation facing His wayward people in exil…

Wait .. what?  Hate your father and mother, your wife, children, siblings and self? How can these words make sense when we’re told to “Honor our father and mother” and “Love your neighbor as yourself…

You and I have good reason to forgive each other, when we’ve been hurt or wronged. We're commanded to do so. However, the strength, and encouragement to do, this comes not from the command, but from …

"Nostalgia ain't what it used to be." Our memories tend to sift out the strains and difficulties of the past while we retain and embellish the happiness and contentedness of days gone by. So, when wr…

It’s all about who you know. At least, that's how the world operates. However, Jesus turns that on its head when it comes to salvation and eternal life.

Home renovation shows on TV are more popular than ever. And the best part is the "reveal" that comes at the end. But nothing can compare to the transformation that God describes when it comes to the …