Luke records three instances when Jesus was invited to eat in the home of a Pharisee. One of those is found in Luke 7:36-50. Simon (a Pharisee) invited Jesus into his home for supper. We are not told what Simon’s intentions were, but Jesus accepted His invitation. Jesus and Simon were not the only people […]

How excited are you about the giving portion of worship? Do you wake up on Sunday zealous and passionate about giving? Is that something you eagerly look forward to in the car ride to church? Giving is likely the least celebrated aspect of our worship. Maybe that is because many view it as a spiritual […]

Have you ever heard the expression “friendly fire?” Soldiers are hit with “friendly fire” when accidentally wounded (and in some cases even killed) in combat by an ally. Sadly, this same thing also occurs among soldiers in the army of God. Christians are often hit by “friendly fire.” They experience fellow Christians being rude, ugly, […]

During Israel’s time in the wilderness, more than 250 rebels came against Moses and Aaron (Numbers 16:1-3). These men were fed up and felt that Moses was a poor leader, and they were just as qualified to lead the nation (Numbers 16:12-14). Many felt that Moses was power-hungry and had arbitrarily set himself and Aaron […]

The church in Antioch is often overlooked. It is largely unknown and discussed. That could be because no letter is written to it in the New Testament. We don’t find an inspired writer praising or telling us about problems in this church. And yet, this is one of the most important churches in the Bible. […]

Without question, our attention is in high demand today. Advertisers and content creators pay good money to ensure you see and think about their products. With the storm of distraction around us, have you ever felt overwhelmed by it all? Sorry to pile on, but Jesus demands your attention too. And more than just a […]

Do you remember the day when you first became a Christian? Do you remember what year it was? Do you remember who baptized you and who witnessed your baptism? Do you remember your initial feelings once you came up from the waters of baptism? Do you remember what drove you to become a Christian? It […]

It is time for our kids to go back to school. This time of the year can be stressful for parents, teachers, and students. Parents must buy school clothes and supplies. They must get into the routine of dropping their kids off at school and picking them up. They also must start preparing to help […]