Today we look at the world around us as it is easy to wonder with the Psalmist why the wicked seem to prosper so much. We question God’s justice when we see the corrupt gain influence, power, and wealth. We wonder about God’s omniscience when we see the poor and powerless constantly cowed at the […]
Aquila and Priscilla are a fascinating study. Minor players in Paul’s history, they are still amazing missionaries, church planters, and leaders in their own rights. Born and raised in Pontus, he moved to Italy, to Rome where he either brought or met his wife Priscilla. They were believers in Jesus, and were kicked out of […]
The balance between being “holy” (“set apart”, “different than anything else”) and being part of the culture around us is a tricky one to maintain. Some say that we as Christians should remain separate from the world, avoiding it’s entertainments (Christians have shunned everything from movies and television to games and cards to sports and […]
The people of Thessalonica really outdo themselves in trying to stop the gospel from spreading. When we watch the news today, we can remember these folk and feel a little better – this has been going on for centuries. Paul, Silas and Timothy enter Thessalonica and head for the nearest synagogue. As was Paul’s custom, […]
We can get pretty proud of our own righteousness. We look around and see people who are acting more sinfully than we are and we puff up a bit. “After all I don’t smoke/swear/get drunk/sleep around/act with physical violence/watch pornography. I am a much better parent/employee/student/Christian/person than they are.” Oh, we would never say this […]