Christ's mission to earth came "in the fullness of time" as part of God's plan to bring freedom to all nations. Up until the time of Christ's coming, the seed of Abraham was God's people, yet the Message of Christ was for to bring to pass that promise that all nations be blessed. While we are not born into the family of God as His only begotten Son is, we are brought into that family as joint heirs with Christ - through adoption. Let's consider.....

A more convenient time. Almost your persuaded me. These are two replies to Paul from two different people in related situations. Finding the right place and time have risen in importance. Some want to hang on to God with one hand and life in the other in an effort to appease both. How is that working out?

There is a constant pursuit to be pleasing to some entity. Knowing the subject of that focus is crucial. Self continues to rise in the popularity ratings. We consider the danger in letting selfies take control.

We revisit Genesis 6 and the chaos that was in the world that led to the destruction of all but 8 souls. Though the story is likely known well by many, the details often can lose focus - we revisit for a reminder.

The issue with those in the lesson of the Tower of Babbel often focuses on the issue of the tower. But the bigger issue was the purpose. One purpose was to build it to heaven, but the second purpose was the bigger issue.

While a small fraction of mankind made themselves to be a god over time, even more play the role. How so? By injecting what they think should be done in place of what God has stated. The definition of an idol is actually very fitting in showing reverence to something other than God.

Cain and Abel are among the first lessons learned. When one's offerings pleased God and he found favor, the brother was very unhappy. So distraught that his decline took him to the point of taking his brother's life. They both heard, but their application went different ways.

The foundation on which we build is not seen, yet the results of the strength of this crucial element is always at play. We consider a basic, yet important teaching of Christ as he neared the end of the Sermon on the Mount - the wise man and foolish man with foundations of rock and sand.

That phrase is certainly aligned with an insurance commercial with a famous lizard. But the reality is just a few moments could have a big impact. There is a determining factor - not just hearing something but listening. Let's consider the parable of the Sower...

The Bible can be considered mostly rules and regulations, but actually, it is more about relationships than rules. One example we read of is one of the writes of Psalms. This author gave an incredible account of the challenges he faced. And these challenges never really made it to the surface yet had a profound impact. And the turning point is most interesting in how he managed to come back from a dark place. Welcome, Asaph....