“Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” (Luke 12:15) I don’t know about you, but I haven’t been able to get over the fact that Leona Helmsley left $12 million to her dog. Two of her grandchildren received nothing, but her dog got $12 million. Go figure it. I could not believe how blind Ms. Helmsley was to her own extravagance. There are just too many needs where that kind of money can make a […]

“For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more.” (Psalm 103:16) Beloit College, a small Wisconsin liberal arts college, released its tenth annual Mindset List this week. The list provides context for how eighteen year-olds entering college this fall view their world. School spokesman Ron Nief told the Associated Press that the list “is the most popular back-to-school topic” in higher education. He said everyone from professors to military officials used the list to try to better relate to young […]

“Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished. And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. Therefore, when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, ‘Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?’ For he knew that they had handed Him over because of envy.” (Matthew 27:15-18) Imagine the look on Barabbas’ face when he learned that he, and not Jesus, would be set free. It […]

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” (Galatians 6:7) The old law of sowing and reaping, most Christians understand it all too well. My son, however, came to understand it in a real and personal way six years ago. It gave me an excellent opportunity to remind him just how much biblical principles continue to have application and meaning in our lives, not to mention a parable in which to share an important spiritual truth with you about God’s love for […]