“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 […]
Every once in a while a movie comes along that Christians need to see and share with others. Irreplaceable, from Focus on the Family, is that kind of movie. It asks the question, “What is family?” and answers that question, “Irreplaceable.” To watch trailer click www.irreplaceablethemovie.com It showed in theaters two nights back in May. I saw […]