My reflections on parenting remind me of those times when my children failed to meet my expectations. Children’s disobedience can wound the hearts of their parents. During their formative years and...

The Jewish community had particular observances: the obser- vance of sabbath and distinctive dietary restrictions. As these Jews become followers of the Way, they feel that Gentiles who came into the...

God saved the Israelites from the advancing Egyptian army, and during their time in the wilderness they witness God’s power at work in astonishing ways. As the Israelites begin to cross...

My family and I were returning home from our daughter’s volleyball game one evening. During our commute home, we found ourselves in the midst of a major traffic jam as an...

God’s omnipotent presence is made known to the Israelites as “angel of God,” and by a “pillar of cloud.” God serves as a protector, going before the Israelites and later behind...

If we as Christians are to make any impact on society, any significant difference to the world we live in, then we need to work with those in our own fellowship...

We can easily turn a blind eye to injustice; we believe an action is wrong but leave the problem to others to sort out. Much in life seems to suggest that...

Jesus’ call to love our neighbors sounds easy until we realize he is referring not only to those who live next door or nearby but also people everywhere. Suddenly the scale...

Paul writes his letter to the Romans form Corinth. He clearly states the gospel that he preaches. To ease the Jewish-Gen- tile tensions, Paul desires that fellowship cooperation develop in the...

When we glimpse God’s greatness and goodness as never before, we sing a new song. The psalmist calls us to catch sight of the awesome nature and sovereignty of God and...