Monthly Archives: April 2013
Those Inaccurate Divorce Statistics
I remember that in one of my statistics classes the professor said at the beginning of the semester that we needed to know that in life, we would find “there are liars, then there are damnable liars, and then there … Continue reading
Luke 22:31-52
31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. 32 But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter … Continue reading
Luke 22:1-30
22 The Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is also called Passover, was approaching. 2 The leading priests and teachers of religious law were plotting how to kill Jesus, but they were afraid of the people’s reaction. 3 Then Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, who … Continue reading
It’s the Small Things that Make the Marriage
I remember a definition of love that I encountered years ago, It went something like this: “Love exists when the needs, concerns, and desires of your spouse are as important to you as your own needs, concerns, and desires.” … Continue reading
Luke 21
21 While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. 2 Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. 3 “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more … Continue reading
When Your Kid is Addicted
Here are some of the myths parents hold on to when dealing with one of their children who is struggling with an addiction: 1. “If only I had . . . ,” or “hadn’t . . . ., my kid … Continue reading
Luk3 20:20-47
20 Watching for their opportunity, the leaders sent spies pretending to be honest men. They tried to get Jesus to say something that could be reported to the Roman governor so he would arrest Jesus. 21 “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you … Continue reading
Luke 20:1-19
20 One day as Jesus was teaching the people and preaching the Good News in the Temple, the leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders came up to him. 2 They demanded, “By what authority are you doing all these … Continue reading
An Unusual Benefit of a College Degree
Everyone knows our culture is changing. But it’s the unnoticed things that are often some of the most important changes. For example, did you know that since 1970, the average age couples marry rose from 21 to 28. You’ve probably … Continue reading
Luke 19:28-48
28 After telling this story, Jesus went on toward Jerusalem, walking ahead of his disciples. 29 As he came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead. 30 “Go into that village over there,” he told them. “As … Continue reading