When Shouldn’t We Turn the Other Cheek
Is it always reasonable to obey the Bible? Are there times when the better action for all considered is to do the opposite of what Scripture teaches? Take, for instance Continue Reading
Does God Want Us to Make Plans?
“I’m just going to trust in God and let Him work it out. I know He has it all under control.” I think most of us have all heard someone Continue Reading
What Does Jesus Expect of Us?
Life is filled with expectations. We expect things from other people and various events. We go to a movie; we expect to be entertained. We visit a restaurant; we expect Continue Reading
What If I’m Wrong?
When I was in college, I was given a reading assignment in one of my classes. The class was on political ideology, and the book I was required to read Continue Reading
Love Never Fails
For the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at the various aspects of love as defined in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. In this passage, God has used the apostle Paul to Continue Reading
Love . . . Always Protects, Trusts, Hopes, Perseveres
The old “glass half-empty or half-full” conundrum is designed to give a snapshot look at a person’s outlook on life. There are really two answers to the question (despite others Continue Reading
Love Does not Delight in Evil, but Rejoices with the Truth
“Have you heard the latest?” This phrase is usually followed by some morsel of gossip or scandal, telling of someone’s failing or weakness. There are industries built upon this idea Continue Reading
Love . . . Keeps no Record of Wrongs
At one point in the Gospels, Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive someone. Peter, wanting to impress Jesus, suggests he forgive seven times. Jesus’ response was, Continue Reading
Love . . . is not Rude, Self-Seeking or Easily Angered
“Love is not rude. It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered” (1 Corinthians 13:5). A cartoon I saw long ago always brings me a chuckle, even after all Continue Reading
Love is . . . Not Jealous, Boastful or Proud
“Love . . . does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud” (1 Corinthians 13:4b). When God handed down the Ten Commandments, He provided for us a Continue Reading