Week 22: Friday, Hope in a New Plant

Week 29: Thursday, When God Calls You A Fool

We should be cautious about mocking anyone. Mockery is usually hurtful. Belittling another person is just not a very nice thing to do! (See Jesus’ warning about this in Matthew 5:22.)

Week 29: Wednesday, Relax, Eat, Drink, Be Merry!

The pleasure principle seems to permeate modern life. “Enjoy yourself.” “Have fun.” “Have a great day!” These are things that are said when we share plans with friends or family. Except for Sesame Street’s Oscar the Grouch, who would ever desire that we have a rotten day?

Week 29: Tuesday, Plentiful Production: What to Do?

We love productive people! Those who get things done and make things happen are admired in our culture. There is something to be said for those who can marry opportunities and abilities to create something of value. Jesus once told a parable about a productive man.

Week 29: Monday, Guarding Against Greed—Why Jesus Shared this Parable

Two years into His earthly ministry, Jesus faced increasing scrutiny and criticism from the Jewish religious leaders, yet multitudes followed Him because of His teaching and service to the people. In Luke 12, Jesus warned the people that the Pharisees’ negative influence would be detrimental to them. He reminded them that there is no need to fear those leaders because God is sovereign and has ultimate power over life and death.

Week 28: Friday, Have Courage to Remember

God is far greater than the homeowner who provides for the physical needs of his friend’s friend (I hope you followed that). God will give greater gifts (Luke 11:13) and is never inconvenienced. He desires us to ask, seek, knock—repeatedly if need be (Luke 11:8). But I would like to dive deeper and elevate the courage of the homeowner who reconsidered his initial denial, coming back to help in the end.