The Importance of Forgiveness!

“This is what my heavenly Father will also do to you unless each one of you forgives his brother from his heart.” Matthew 18:35 That ungrateful louse! The master had just forgiven this guy...

Who Are You Really Working For?

This summer, my son completed his first internship as he prepares to enter the workforce. Along the way, we had several good conversations about what that transition might look like and what he can...

Only Two or Three!

In fact where two or three have gathered together in my name, there I am among them.” Matthew 18:20 Do you find attending an event where many have gathered exciting? The number of people...

Counting the Cost

After all, what will it benefit a person if he gains the whole world, but forfeits his soul? Or what can a person give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:26 Jesus’ question cuts...

Saving Faith

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”  Matthew 16:16 “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Jesus asked his disciples. There were differing answers. “Some say...

See Faith at Work!

Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, your faith is great! It will be done for you, just as you desire.” And her daughter was healed at that very hour.  Matthew 15:28 “Woman, your faith is...

From Childish to Childlike

Faith in God is the purest form of trust. It grows as we spend time reading and hearing His Word and building a relationship with Him. A 4-year-old girl holds her father’s hand while...

An Impossible Command Made Possible!

But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”  Matthew 14:16 Whenever I read this verse, I always wish I could have been an eyewitness...

Hold on to the Treasure!

The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again. In his joy, he goes away and sells all that he has and buys that...