In Poor Richard’s Almanac, Benjamin Franklin famously wrote, “A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over.” All of…
In James’ letter to those Christian Jews who had been dispersed throughout Asia Minor because of the persecution which originated with the stoning of Stephen, he wrote to his readers…
Have you ever had anyone ask you if you are a religious person, and have you ever wondered what that truly means? In preparation for this lesson, I looked it…
We have all likely experienced both sides of a common breakdown in communication. On one end, you may have been the parent, teacher, coach, supervisor, or employer delivering instructions, only…
Many of us can perhaps remember a time in our lives when someone—perhaps a parent, a grandparent, or some other adult in our lives—gave us some advice or perhaps even…
The story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden is familiar to most of us. Placed in a paradise provided with everything they needed, they were given only…
The Bible contains many paradoxes. What are paradoxes? Merriam-Webster defines a paradox as "a statement or sentiment that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps…
Faith plays a vital and foundational role in our lives, a truth perfectly captured by the writer of the letter to the Hebrew Christians, who noted that "without faith it…
Many of you may recognize this Latin phrase. It means “always faithful” or “always loyal.” Since 1883, it has been is the official motto of the United States Marine Crops.…
One of our goals as Christians is to live lives which bring glory to God. Another is to lead people who are lost to our Savior. In the process of…