It has taken me a few months to gather my thoughts enough to write about humility. I must confess, though, that humility remains somewhat...

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who...

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love each other. Anyone who does not love remains in death… This is how we...

Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from...

“This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is...

“Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant.” Matthew 20:26(NIV) What is leadership? There are several different...

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything,...

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” Matthew 5:10 (NIV) To a Christian,...

Although I tried not to show it outwardly, this past weekend I felt anxiety. Saturday and Sunday mornings are normally the only time I...

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 (NIV) I believe that all Christians are called to serve...

Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 (NIV) When Jesus says that the pure in heart will “see God,” I believe...

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7 (NIV) A Command to Love When the Pharisees, who were experts in the...

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled. Mathew 5:6 (NIV) Three men found themselves in the...

“Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life. It will produce thorns...

The consequences of resentment In the book of Genesis (4:2-8), there is a story of two brothers, Cain and Abel. Both brothers offer...

But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I...

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the Earth.” Matthew 5:5 (NIV) Personal reflection I love to be praised! It may be one of my...

The woman (Eve) said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the...

The woman (Eve) said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the...

Before we can incorporate our faith into our lives and leadership, we must acknowledge our own failings and need for redemption and grace.