Forgiven to Forgive
When a counselor asked a lady, “Have you heaped coals of fire on your enemy?” (thinking she would remember Romans 12:20, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him...
Little Town of Bethlehem
The little town of Bethlehem was known for four things, and each of them teaches us a lesson about Jesus.
Wealthy People Who Pay No Taxes
Politicians talk of raising our taxes again. While they search for ways to raise revenue, citizens search for loopholes and exemptions to keep it. We are all interested in things that are tax-free.
Jesus knew...
Victory Where There Was Once Defeat
As one year closes and another opens to us, it is a good time to pause and take spiritual inventory as we consider personal improvements. Paul wrote, “Examine yourselves as to whether you are...
Have We Outgrown the Bible?
Times change. Today’s “new” is tomorrow’s “old,” this morning’s “breakthrough” is this afternoon’s “castaway,” and this year’s “popular” is lost in next year’s “latest.” Clearly, the “up-to-date” is soon “out-of-date.”
Truth, however, doesn’t change. It...
I’ve Got Friends in Low Places
Garth Brooks’ classic song long ago ascended and descended the charts. Yet it still enjoys considerable airtime on country stations. Its theme was not exactly sermon material, but then again, he may be on to something. I do have friends in low places.
Make Jesus Your Banker
Newspaper headlines read: “FDIC Must Rescue Major Banks;” “Embezzlement and Fraud;” “Insurance Companies File for Bankruptcy;” “Stock Market Takes a Tumble.”
One wonders, “Is there financial security today? Where can I put my money and...
Secrets of Friendship
Man was created a social creature (Genesis 2:18). We need friends. The wise man said, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one...
Paternity Determined in Bethlehem Case
Where paternity of a child is in question, a court determines paternity based initially upon sworn statements and then upon testimony or other evidence.
In the Bethlehem Case, the Father finally came forward. A definitive...