“Good morning, brother.” “That’s right, sister.” You hear some odd things at church, and calling each other brother and sister is one of those things. Don’t get me wrong—it’s theologically spot-on. We who are in Christ share the same Spirit that cries out “Abba, Father!” Yet, I bet a lot of Christians end up usingContinue reading “Names, Names, Names”
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Love Them Anyway
Mother Teresa said, “People are unrealistic, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway.” “In the past,” a friend pointed out recently, “when people were outside enjoying nature, they photographed the scenery and took pictures of beaches, mountains, and forests. Now, we turn the camera the other direction and take pictures of ourselves.” Industry experts estimate thatContinue reading “Love Them Anyway”
When Your Culture Makes You Sick
In 1955, Walter Lord published a book entitled A Night to Remember, in which he provided an account of the sinking of the ocean liner Titanic in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912. In 1958, Lord’s book was made into a movie with the same title, nearly 40 years before the blockbuster movieContinue reading “When Your Culture Makes You Sick”
Bless Your Grandparents
Grandparents are some of the most beloved and respected people in our lives. Sometimes, even more than our parents, our grandparents are the ones we turn to for wisdom and look to for comfort and encouragement in times of hardship. In many families, they are the very definition of warmth and kindness, and there isContinue reading “Bless Your Grandparents”
Does God Accept You as You Are?
Recently I was listening to a podcast that said young men are becoming emasculated because they live life through a screen. They don’t take risks, they don’t leave home, and they definitely don’t ask girls out on dates. The remedy, apparently, is they need to be taught how to handle rejection. Learning to handle rejectionContinue reading “Does God Accept You as You Are?”
As His Day Ends
Matthew 6:14-15 reads: “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Evening Meditation: As the day draws to a close and the sun dips below the horizon, let usContinue reading “As His Day Ends”
Embracing Radical Love
The passage from Matthew 5:43-48 emphasizes the radical call for love and forgiveness towards enemies. It resonates with modern culture’s division and animosity, urging believers to embody Christ’s love. By actively practicing forgiveness and reconciliation, believers demonstrate the transformative power of love and contribute to healing in broken relationships and communities.
What Is Divine Love?
Matthew 5:43-48 is part of the Sermon on the Mount, delivered by Jesus during a tumultuous time in Israel. It challenges societal norms by advocating love for enemies, reflecting God’s inclusive nature. This passage shapes our worldview by promoting love, forgiveness, and reconciliation, offering a transformative vision of peace and healing.
Practicing Radical Love
The passage in Matthew 5:38-42 emphasizes responding to evil with love and nonviolent resistance, reflecting the teachings of Jesus to transcend self-interest and extend compassion. This message remains relevant in modern culture, challenging us to choose forgiveness and reconciliation over retaliation and division. Embodying these principles can transform individuals and society.
The Endearing Conceit of Young Men
I wonder if you have ever thought about the kind of courage—but also the kind of conceit—it takes for a young man to ask a father for the hand of his daughter. De Witt Talmage once considered this in a discourse on marriage and, frankly, his thoughts are hilarious. I trust you’ll enjoy reading aboutContinue reading “The Endearing Conceit of Young Men”