The Power of Being Found
On a recent camping trip, one of our daughters realized that she had lost an earring. Which is not the end of the world, and the earing she...
Study Questions – Parables #3
The Lost Sheep Matthew 18:12-14 & Luke 15:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Jesus described his earthly mission in terms of seeking out the lost...
Fresh Opportunities
One of the powerful strategies of Jesus’ teaching ministry was the use of parables. Over the summer, we will be walking through twelve of...
Study Questions – Parables #2
A Good Father vs. Unworthy Servants Matthew 7:9-11 & Luke 17:7-10 INTRODUCTION: As we explored last week, the power of parables as...
The Intimacy of Obedience
The Tragic Events at Cornerstone: By now, each of us has heard and is grieving with the families who have experienced a tragic loss last...
Study Questions – Parables #1
The Wise and Foolish Builders Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION: Jesus often taught in parables. That is, he taught using short stories that...
Study Questions – Acts #30
Hope that doesn’t fade. Acts 28:11-31 INTRODUCTION: This final unit depicts Paul arriving in Rome (vv.11-16), receiving Jewish visitors...
The Pain of Our Sin
My first reaction to the news this week of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas was a grief laden, “Here we are again.” Frustration,...
Detours Require Perspective
My family loves a good road trip. We don’t mind loading up in the car and driving two or three hours just to get some really good ice...