As is well known, on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his Ninety-Five Theses on the Wittenberg Castle Church door. Five years ago, in the spirit of the Reformation, I wrote and shared with my congregation the following “9.5 Theses” for today. The last of them is truly only half given. You, the reader, must […]
“And they brought Him a denarius. And Jesus said to them, ‘Whose image and inscription is this?'” (Matt. 22:19-20). A coin called a “denarius” was brought to Jesus. He then drew attention to the image on it and the corresponding inscription. As I write these few words, I have next to me an actual denarius from the time of Jesus. It bears […]
“Husbands, love your wives” (Eph. 5:25). “Be quick to listen, slow to speak” (James 1:19). Listening to your wife is the better part of loving her. What does this mean? A wife needs a husband who spends time listening to her. In this way she will know that he loves her. I remember meeting with […]
Eleven Promises Inspired by the Wedding at CANA in John 2:1-11: 1. Christ CAN A marriage save. 2. Christ CAN A marriage heal. 3. Christ CAN A marriage renew. 4. Christ CAN A marriage strengthen. 5. Christ CAN A marriage preserve. Because 6. Christ CAN A heart change. 7. Christ CAN A sin forgive. 8. […]
“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love” (1 Cor. 13:13). One way to understand faith, hope, and love is to imagine that each one has a pair of eyes. And then to ask the questions: What does faith see? What does hope see? And what does […]
The death of Robin Williams today has me remembering three things. First, the fun I had as a boy watching Mork & Mindy. Second, the following devotion from Richard Wurmbrand. And third, Robin’s wife and family, and all the many who ache on the inside. “My joy might remain in you” (John 15:11). It is said […]