A familiar story — Jesus' conversation with Mary and Martha — sheds light on what a life of faithfulness looks like. It's deeper than the way we all tend to understand this passage.

God defines goodness and extends it to everyone, whether or not they receive it with gratitude. Is it realistic to believe we can live accordingly?

God defines goodness and extends it to everyone, whether or not they receive it with gratitude. Is it realistic to believe we can live accordingly?

God defines goodness and extends it to everyone, whether or not they receive it with gratitude. Is it realistic to believe we can live accordingly?

For a look at Christlike kindness during a dark time, we turn to the Old Testament story of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz.

For a look at Christlike kindness during a dark time, we turn to the Old Testament story of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz.

For a look at Christlike kindness during a dark time, we turn to the Old Testament story of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz.

Long-suffering patience and forgiveness don't exactly fit our competitive, consumer culture. But they are the way of Jesus and they reveal a lot about how much we trust God.

Long-suffering patience and forgiveness don't exactly fit our competitive, consumer culture. But they are the way of Jesus and they reveal a lot about how much we trust God.

Long-suffering patience and forgiveness don't exactly fit our competitive, consumer culture. But they are the way of Jesus and they reveal a lot about how much we trust God.