“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7) How we handle money reveals a great deal about the depth of our commitment to Christ. That’s why Jesus often talked about money. Money mattered then every bit as much as it matters today. Regrettably, it matters too much for some of us. If you don’t believe me, you’re probably going to have the opportunity before Spring comes to see just […]

“Then Peter came to him and asked, ‘Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?’ ‘No!’ Jesus replied, ‘seventy times seven!’ ” (Matthew 18:21-22) I’m not sure I agree with some Americans who argue that John Rocker pitches something far more destructive than a baseball. But I do tend to agree with a friend of mine who suggested that he might have let his tongue get ahead of his brain. It was ironic that Rocker’s comments ignited civil rights and church leaders in […]

“Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.” (Luke 17:33) Now that we’ve all survived the Y2K scare, we can look forward to what the next millennium will bring. After all, today isn’t just the first day of the new millennium, it’s also the first day of the rest of our lives. If you’re like me, you’ve already decided that 2000 is going to bring some major changes in your life. All those “New Year’s Resolutions” are […]

“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.” (Deuteronomy 7:9) Isn’t it a shame that we have to share Christmas this year with doubts about just what Y2K is going to do to us? Our families and friends shouldn’t have to compete for our attention at Christmas, but the spin meisters made sure that something else gets to dance in our heads this Christmas […]