In Matthew 13, Jesus gives one of his most famous parables. He says, “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all ...  Read More

Over the last several years, there’s been an explosion of podcasts, YouTube channels, and social media accounts claiming to have uncovered what everyone else has missed. Whether the subject is politic...  Read More

Well, yesterday our nation celebrated its 250th anniversary. Quite a milestone! Certainly, it’s fitting that we thank God. We should give Him glory for the many liberties He has graciously given us.Ci...  Read More

Many of you are soccer fans and have been watching the World Cup. Many prefer other sports. But regardless of the sport, isn’t it usually true that some of the most criticized people on the field are ...  Read More

Earlier we read Larger Catechism 193 about the fourth petition of the Lord’s Prayer. If we back up one, 192 addresses the third petition: “Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” That statemen...  Read More

Beetle spins, broken back minnows, whopper ploppers. Artificial fishing lures have been used for thousands of years, but the modern patented lure industry began in the mid-1800s and expanded rapidly w...  Read More

Several weeks ago, my wife and I brought a pot of pansies home and immediately put them on the front steps of our house.  They were very nice - bright, vibrant, colorful. They made the entrance to the...  Read More

When a pastor looks over the congregation, how might he describe the people he sees?He could describe individuals as members, regular attenders, visitors, elders, deacons, leaders, staff, servants, vo...  Read More

Acts 20 in the NT recounts the words of Paul to the elders of the Ephesian church. He was about to depart Ephesus on his missionary journey, and among other things, Paul says, “I am innocent of the bl...  Read More

You probably know the feeling of watching your phone battery die. At 80 percent, you barely think about it. At 40 percent, you begin to notice. At 10 percent, you start making decisions around it. You...  Read More

Imagine that you’re very hungry, and you walk into a room where you see a bowl of fruit sitting on a table. It looks fresh and nourishing. Just the sight of it intensifies your hunger. You crave the f...  Read More

In Galatians 5, Paul makes an essential clarification for Christians. Speaking to those who belong to Christ, he describes a inward battle between the flesh and the Spirit,between the new nature and t...  Read More