RG AUDIO 020619   Luke 12:22-34 First graders do not use a box of 24 Crayola Crayons. Do you remember first grade? In art class children use eight fat crayons of basic colors. The teachers do not distribute blank pages; instead, teachers provide pages that have black outlines of images. Then six-year-old children are asked […]

RG AUDIO 020519   Luke 12:13-21 A dying man had an arrangement with the Lord to take all of his gold with him to heaven when he died. Sure enough, the family followed his wishes and filled his coffin with gold bars. When the man reached the Pearly Gates, Peter asked Jesus, “Lord, what are […]

RG AUDIO 020419   Luke 12:1-12 In the last decade there has been an increase in surveys. We are invited to “share” our experiences in everything from hospital visits to automobile services, from purchases made at office supply stores to gourmet coffee houses. Unfortunately, the Pharisees did not need a survey regarding their own righteousness. […]

RG AUDIO 020319   Philippians 1:15-30 Paul knows that his time with the Philippians has been cut short because he has been placed in prison. He has heard of those who preach for reason of the Gospel and for personal gain. Paul’s life may also be cut short, so he is just pleased to know […]

RG AUDIO 020219   Philippians 1:1-14 The Scriptures are filled with directives for righteous behavior and cautions against foolish behaviors. This is especially true in Paul’s letters to the Early Church. He only has a brief letter to direct a given church’s ministry for the years ahead. What a breath of fresh air when Paul […]

RG AUDIO 020119   Luke 10:25-42 When Jesus says, “Love your neighbor as yourself” he does not allow someone to draw property lines that distinguish them from another. A person does not get to decide who their neighbor might be. This is at the heart of the question that leads to this well-known parable: “Who […]

RG AUDIO 013119   Luke 10:13-24 John Wesley wrote in A Plain Account of Christian Perfection, “Good works do not receive their last perfection, till they, as it were, lose themselves to God” (112, 1966). His warning is that our acts of love can become a kind of poison that separates us from God unless […]

RG AUDIO 013019   Luke 10:1-12 Christians tasked with evangelism have a very particular message concerning the resurrection. A message that brings hope to the captive, healing to the sick, and relief for the down-trodden. We are told to speak of an incoming kingdom that will set the world right. The sins of those who […]

RG AUDIO 012919   Luke 9:51-62 There are a couple truths present in the myriad of cultures throughout history. First, shelter is a basic human need. Second, family is important. It is perfectly natural for someone to ask about basic needs and desire time to say goodbye to their family . . . especially in […]

RG AUDIO 012819   Luke 9:1-11 Prior to going on a hike or taking a road trip, it is good to be prepared. Are there enough funds for the trip? Has a route been chosen that is safe, timely, and provides the experience desired for the trip? For a task to end well it often […]