In the churches of my youth, the story of the two sons, recorded in Luke 15:11-32, was used as a warning against “loose” living, hence it was referred to as the story of the Prodigal Son. The highlight of the story for me is that the loving father is waiting at the crossroad to greet […]
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The Obedience of Joseph
Two thousand years ago people understood the natural cause of human birth and the timing of the process. They had the ability to count off nine months in whatever language they spoke. I’m thinking of this after reading the narrative of Jesus’ birth in the Gospel of Matthew. By agreeing to marry Mary, knowing that […]
Micro-obedience
This summer I had a chance to go on a trip, with a group of men from our church, to a place where hope is in short supply and the needs are great. After returning home and reflecting on our time there, I began to wonder how much good we really did. Are the people […]
On pride and humility
Pride is a sin which I can so easily spot in others and too seldom recognize in myself. Or, at least in the moment when I am responding in pride, I fail to check myself and choose humility instead. It is my suspicion, based on my observation of others, that I am not alone in […]
