Jesus words about believers being the light of the world are familiar to most Christians. What does it mean to be the light of the world and how do we go about doing it?
Farewell to a neighbor: Four lessons I learn from his death
The unexpected sadness at the death of a problematic neighbor prompts four observations concerning his life and death. He was a pain when he was alive, but I am surprised that at hearing the news of his death I am more sad than relieved. Read on to discover why.
You are the salt of the earth
Jesus tells us that believers are the salt of the earth. What does it mean to be salt and what should it look like in 2012?
The blessing of persecution
Scripture is clear that sometimes the righteous will suffer persecution. In this Beatitude Jesus assures us that when this happens we are blessed.
The Light that can be found – reflections on a lyric by 3 Doors Down
The comparison of light and darkness in a 3 Doors Down lyric caught my ear. Can the light be found? What does the Bible say?
The scandal among us – Thoughts on Matthew 1
The genealogy in Matthew one includes those involved in scandal and immorality as being in the line of the Messiah. What can we learn from this?