Proverbs – Passion
Enthusiasm, passion, drive, strong desire, and zeal drive us forward. They are the rocket thrust of change and accomplishment. They push risk and fear aside to reach for the goal…
Romans Applied – The Chains of Law
We welcome the chains of law every day. Signs tell us the speed limit for a stretch of road. We expect speed limits to promote general safety and well-being. The…
Proverbs – Strong Tower
Names are interesting. In essence, names are words on a page or vibrations of sound. They lack the firmness of hardened steel or thick concrete. The power of a name…
Romans Applied – Slaves
I learned something on our recent vacation to southern Illinois. From its inception, Illinois was an anti-slavery state. This is made clear in the state’s founding constitution. There was, however,…
Proverbs – Timeless Wisdom
How can words written before the AI revolution, the information age, the space age, and the industrial revolution have any insight into today’s world? Information travels at the speed of…
Romans Applied – Prevailing Grace
One day, a well-known non-believing comedian was caught reading a Bible. “Bill, what are you doing?” A friend asked. “Looking for loopholes,” the comedian said in his distinctive drawl. In…
Proverbs – Grandkids
It might be thought that our next proverb applies only to those blessed with children and grandchildren. “Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly, and the pride of children is…
Romans Applied – Abundant Grace
Sin, Law, and Grace. Those three are the centerpieces of life, whether we understand it or not. In Romans 5:12-21, Paul describes the power of each and how one of…
Proverbs – Finals
We’re at the end of another school year. The seniors have marched down the aisle in cap and gown to receive their diplomas. Underclass students have sat for two days’…
Romans Applied – Life in Death
Who would you willingly die for? I’m sure that it is a relatively short list with family and perhaps a few close friends. That’s normal and expected. And yes, in…
Proverbs – Got Wisdom?
A few years ago, a dairy farmer association was searching for ways to encourage people to drink milk. They tried the usual approach of pointing out milk’s benefits, with little…
Romans Applied – Standing in Grace
There is a rhythm in the Passover meal that is echoed in the Romans. The Passover meal is one of remembrance and hope. It recalls the slavery of the Hebrews…