Whether it’s things we have presently or things we hope to have in the future, trusting in the comforts and securities of the present world is dangerous business. The story of Lot’s wife and daughters is a tragic one, but one the Church can and must learn from. Lot’s wife had so much of her hope and identity invested in material possessions…

Everybody makes bad choices. For this reason everyone would love to have a “Do-Over” button that could be pressed the moment we feel the pain of poor judgment. But whether it’s words, thoughts, or actions we would go back and re-do if given the option, the notion is really a fanciful one; this life simply doesn’t afford us do-overs. Choices are real,…

We’ve all heard of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; but what about Sarah, Rebekah, and Leah? The New Testament describes the Church as feminine. Paul famously tells Christian men in Ephesians 5:25, “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for HER.” As we begin 2015, on Sunday mornings we’ll be taking a closer look at several women…

Among your other New Year’s resolutions where does Bible-reading fall in terms of importance? Hopefully nourishing your spirit with the divine truth of God’s Word tops the list! This year I’ll be using a simple strategy for staying consistent in my Bible reading. I like check marks; there’s something gratifying about having a list of tasks and being able to check them…