Matthew 2:1-23 - The Young Messiah of Promise A group of wise men, most likely stargazers who read the stars to predict weather patterns, seasons, and more for kings and rulers, come from east of Judea to learn more about this new start that appeared and the king born under that star. They come to … Continue reading Matthew and the Messiah – 2

No, please, no. Not again! Those were my thoughts as I turned on the news yesterday afternoon (February 14, 2018). The news coverage was live from Parkland, Florida where they were covering an active shooter incident at a large high school. Almost immediately social media lit up with people sending their thoughts and prayers to  … Continue reading No, Please, No. Not Again!

A few years ago, we took a Journey Through Mark spending a day in each chapter. You can revisit that Journey starting HERE. Last week I began looking at Matthew and think we can take a similar journey as Matthew introduces his readers to the Messiah. I hope you will join me on this journey. … Continue reading Matthew and the Messiah – 1

On May 18, 1980 Harry Truman died. Now, you might realize that President Truman has died in 1972.  But I'm not talking about Harry S. Truman, the president, but Harry R. Truman, the stubborn old resident who refused to leave his lodge by Spirit Lake in Washington, near Mt. St. Helens, despite orders from the sheriff's department. … Continue reading Respect the Warnings

Monday I wrote about three Old Covenant passages that are often taken out of context. You can read about them HERE. I said then that I would share more. This time I have three from the New Covenant that are also often taken out of context and misapplied. As I said then, I repeat, "Every … Continue reading You Keep Using That Verse, Too . . .

After a time of reflection this morning this passage is in my head: "but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, (1 Pet 3:15 … Continue reading Our Hope

In studying for an upcoming lesson I came across the following marriage advice. A couple with a long-term marriage shared from their experience what you an I can do to have happy marriages. GIVE when you want to RECEIVE. SERVE when you want to FEAST. LISTEN when you want to TALK. SUBMIT when you want … Continue reading Happy Marriage

  Every where I go, I hear Christians and Bible-minded people quoting passages of scripture or I see certain passages on signs, bumper stickers, or on personalized car plates (tags). At first glance these passages seem to be encouraging or seem to be full of promise. Yet, often, after a deeper look at the context … Continue reading You Keep Using that Verse, But . . .

To misquote the song from Snow White, "I owe, I owe, its off to work I go . . . " Debt Indebted! I do not like that word, nor do I like the idea such a word communicates. However, I admit that I am indebted to many people for many different reasons, you are … Continue reading I Owe, I Owe

I suppose there are a myriad of reasons why people assemble with the people of God. Some attend because their family expects them to be there. Some because friends expect them there.  Some attend out of guilt or shame. Some attend because they want to be with others.  There are those who attend because of … Continue reading Why Do You Show Up?