Faith involves knowledge. For example, we are called to faith through some method of preaching or teaching. We are also sustained in our faith because
The Wings of Faith and Hope
I had a modest upbringing so I didn’t fly in an airplane until I was 23 years old. I remember that it was raining very
Gift of Faith
Faith leads us into a relationship with God and all that God has for us. We are redeemed by faith. Renewed by faith. And we
One Day at a Time
Most of the time our problems are transitory or we think they are worse than they are. These kinds of problems go away as quickly
Knowing God Will Take Care of Us
God led Abraham in various directions with no guarantees other than an inward assurance that God would take care of him. Abraham’s life was not
Guilt Can Make Things Better
If we are honest, we have all made many mistakes in our personal, social, and spiritual lives. Saint Augustine wrote about his moral and ethical
Forgiving People Who Don’t Say I’m Sorry
When the disciples asked Jesus how many times people should forgive people, He responded with a hyperbolic number (70×7) which meant an unlimited number of
Nothing is Impossible With God
There are serious threats in our world today. There are threats which we could agree or disagree, yet, most of us would agree that climate
Pausing Before We Respond
When we are passionate about something or someone it can motivate us to make a decision when we need to get something accomplished. So this
My Neighbor My Friend
I was reading an excerpt from one of my commentaries, that our neighbor is injured when we act toward them in any other way than
Economic Happiness
We know how prone we are to be intoxicated by great wealth. On the other hand there is at least an equal amount of temptation with deep poverty.
Moderation and Christian Discipleship
We could think the disciplined Christian life would be too restrictive or not much fun. But it isn’t. It is wholesome fun and certainly more
How to Know it is Love
Some joke and actually might think their lives would be better if it weren’t for the people in it! Well, some people can make life
Giving God Something to Bless
There is an unintentional misstep we often make when we ask God for help. We ask God for something but never really give Him anything
Judge Myself More Harshly
Judge Myself More Harshly Judge me if you must,Accuse me if you will.Yourself excuse so easily;Yet, so easy to accuse me still. But you should
Simple Faith
Jesus encouraged His followers to have faith but never insisted on a faith beyond simple belief. In Luke 17:5-6, when the disciples asked Jesus to
When Passions Run High
It is natural to want to act or make decisions when our passions run high. Sometimes this can be helpful because being passionate about something
Help is on the Way!
In our weakest moments God is standing by to strengthen us. The strength we need can come directly from God, the secret comforts through prayer
The Poor in Spirit
A Christian friend shared with me that one of his grown children asked him to say a prayer over her and her family, somewhat like
Love Never Fails
Life is complicated and sometimes confusing. We might not be feeling good about ourselves or we are going through some challenging circumstances. Paul wrote In
It is Well With My Soul
It Is Well With My Soul When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, Whatever my lot, Thou has
Finding Out Who We Really Are
Knowing God and knowing ourselves go hand in hand. A prominent church teacher wrote that nearly all the true wisdom we might have, that is
Assurance and Divine Care
Biblical Abraham was led about in various directions with no guarantees other than an inward assurance of divine care. Abraham’s challenging life experiences were not
This is Our Father’s World
This is Our Father’s World To think our world is ours alone, This world of ours, our God does own. The moon, the stars, the
Blessed are the Meek
The word meek in the Scripture comes from a Greek word which means “not easily provoked.” It is very easy to be provoked. It is
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
Several years ago, I was visiting with a parishioner and good friend, who told me that one of his grown children had asked him to
Blessed Are They That Mourn
Jesus said “Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.” (Mathew 5:4). As we look at this verse today, there are two mainstream interpretations.
Blessed are the Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.” (Mathew 5:9) Peace Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where
No Where to Run
There are times when we go through adversity and challenges that God allows us to be pinned down, so to speak, in which there is