A good reputation is more valuable than costly perfume. And the day you die is better than the day you are born. Better to spend your time at funerals than at parties. After all, everyone dies— so the living should take this to heart. Sorrow is better than laughter, for…
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Confession & Fellowship - Spiritual Disciplines
Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave…
Cast The First Stone
This week's video is a famous story from the Gospel of John. It's well known for being a beautiful depiction of how Jesus demonstrated mercy to a sinful woman in spite of the accusations thrown against her. For many, this story is the story of how Jesus meets all of…
Fasting & Silence
Fasting is kind of a lost art for some Christians. It is a serious discipline that involves depriving yourself of something - traditionally food - in order to help you refocus your spirituality. The acute but manageable pain of hunger is a good way to sharpen your awareness of your…
God of Everything (Ahab & Jehosaphat)
Can two people do the same thing and end up with different moral consequences? Can who people fighting in the same battle be rewarded or punished because of their reasons or motivations for fighting? Or perhaps we can ask a broader question: where is God in morally ambiguous or dicey…