We live in a world that prizes fairness. We expect to be rewarded based on effort, seniority, or performance. But in Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus tells a parable that challenges our human ideas of justice and fairness. In this story, a vineyard owner hires workers at different times throughout the day, yet he pays them all… Continue reading Grace Isn’t Fair, Praise God!
Many people today have an imbalanced view of Jesus. Some see Him only as loving, kind, and accepting, while others focus solely on His authority, judgment, and righteousness. Both sides miss the whole picture. This imbalance isn’t new, but it seems more pronounced in our culture. In a world that values personal freedom, many prefer… Continue reading The Full Picture of Jesus in an Unbalanced Age
Many believe that Christmas has been overcommercialized in our modern era. They are probably right. Months ago, before summer’s end, stores were already putting Christmas items on the shelves. Recently, Americans spent a record one trillion dollars on Christmas. Some have overlooked the meaning of Christmas or ignored it completely. Some children will wake up… Continue reading 3 Reasons to Celebrate God’s Love by Gift Giving
Across the landscape of our country church buildings are sitting empty. Churches, which once hosted vibrantly singing worshippers, weddings, and baptisms now have grass growing high all around them, broken stained glass, or have been turned into apartments or businesses. The question is, how did we get here? One reason is surely that some churches… Continue reading 4 Ways Churches Can Work to be Unified
God calls parents to raise their children “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 4:6). There are key ways for us to do that. You can read more about that here (link to Oct 17th 2023 article). One way that should be implemented in raising kids God’s way is having “conversations of grace.” … Continue reading Having “Conversations of Grace” with Your Children
