There is so much to The Prodigal Son, often called the pearl and crown of all parables. It’s probably the most familiar of all of Jesus’ parables. Even if you don’t…
We all have situations when we ask God for the same thing over and over again. "God, my job." "God, my diagnosis." "God, my marriage." "God, my kids." "God, my…
It's not enough to say we love our neighbor unless we've been transformed by the saving grace only Jesus can give us. This week we'll see that loving our neighbor…
God gives us life, and each day is filled with opportunities. And we can choose to either use and invest those opportunities in eternal things or allow our life to…
When we fail to forgive, we forfeit nearness to God. Because we are so preoccupied with and holding onto an offense, it consumes our thoughts and occupies our minds. And…
Those who would obtain the kingdom must give up all other treasures. Now be careful here, lest we mistakenly assume that Jesus describes what we must do to earn the…
God accomplishes significant things from insignificant beginnings. The smallest of all garden seeds produces the largest of garden plants. Just a little bit of yeast works its way through the…
Jesus says that one reason He teaches in parables is to reveal and yet conceal. In other words, it’s a tangible way to deliver a spiritual revelation. But it requires…