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…
Proverbs – Reflections of the Heart
What’s the right answer? As I write this meditation on Proverbs, students are wrapping up their school year. Seniors are finishing up their last year of high school and preparing…
Romans Applied – Faith First
From the earliest days, when Abraham was still Abram, God made a promise, and Abram believed. Abram and Sarai were childless. Their heir was a servant born in their house…
Proverbs – Gentle Answer
We all make choices. The choice that matters most happens in that split second before we respond to something said or done. This is even truer today as our words…
Romans Applied – Law of Faith
There is a basic truth about humanity that smacks full speed into Biblical reality. We think and feel that we’re good. That all (or most) of our thoughts, actions, and…
Proverbs – Good Medicine
There is a medicine that you cannot buy at any price. It’s not for sale at any pharmacy. Neither is it for sale on the illicit drug market. And yet…