Monthly Archives: February 2013
Family Inc.
Some years ago, I read Bruce Feiler’s book Walking the Bible, which recounts his walking the path of Abraham, and the the path of the Israelites in the desert. A great book! Now he has a new book with a … Continue reading
Luke 13:1-21
13 About this time Jesus was informed that Pilate had murdered some people from Galilee as they were offering sacrifices at the Temple. 2 “Do you think those Galileans were worse sinners than all the other people from Galilee?” Jesus asked. “Is that why they … Continue reading
Men Helping Men
Husbands often resist going to marriage counseling, although I have always said that if the wife really wants him there, she can get him there. When I tell a wife this, she usually does get him there. But then the … Continue reading
Luke 12:49-59
49 “I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning!50 I have a terrible baptism of suffering ahead of me, and I am under a heavy burden until it is accomplished. 51 Do you think I have … Continue reading
Luke 12:22-48
Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. 23 For life is more than food, and your body more than … Continue reading
What Are Panic Attacks?
A panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming fear that comes without warning and without any obvious reason. Because of that description, it is typically been called agoraphobia. The “agora” part of the word is a Greek word that … Continue reading
Luke 12:1-21
12 Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them,“Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees—their hypocrisy. 2 The time is coming when everything that is covered up will … Continue reading
Building Heathy Step Families
Remarriage is a challenge for everyone, but especially for the children. For most children, their parent’s decision to remarry represents the loss of the dream that their biological parents will reunite. Even children whose parents had a terrible relationship have … Continue reading
Luke 11:37-54
37 As Jesus was speaking, one of the Pharisees invited him home for a meal. So he went in and took his place at the table. 38 His host was amazed to see that he sat down to eat without first performing the … Continue reading
Luke 11:14-36
14 One day Jesus cast out a demon from a man who couldn’t speak, and when the demon was gone, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed, 15 but some of them said, “No wonder he can cast out demons. He … Continue reading