

THE WOMAN
She was weary and worried. The never-ending loss of blood left her weak and frail. There’s no mention of a husband or a family. I wonder...


THE SYROPHOENICIAN WOMAN
Do your prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling? Is God ignoring you? If that’s the case, we can learn something from the Syrophoenician...


THE LITTLE CHILDREN
Kings, presidents, governors, and chief executives are generally inaccessible. They’re guarded by security, surrounded by underlings,...


JACOB
During the COVID pandemic, Carla and I converted a spare bedroom into an office. I built a desk and some bookcases. We added an office...


THE WOMAN AT THE WELL
Let’s consider the Biblical account of a master evangelist, proficient and professional at the art of wooing the seeker and sojourner to...


THE WIDOW AT ZAREPHATH
The Biblical introduction to Elijah is abrupt, almost startling. “Now Elijah the Tishbite, from the Gilead settlers, said to Ahab, ‘As...


THE BRIDE AND GROOM
Family is the most foundational institution in God’s created order. Before He created Israel or the Church, God created the family....


ONESIMUS
Occasionally I’m asked to write a letter of recommendation. “He’d be a great candidate for your job opening.” … “She’s a worthy recipient...


SIMON THE PHARISEE
Simon was a common name. I found seven of them in the Gospels. The most famous Simon was a fisherman on Galilee. Jesus gave him a new...


GOMER
Johnny Cash sang about a “Boy Named Sue.” How about a girl named Gomer? Here’s her story… “The first time God spoke to Hosea he said:...









