Parables are purposeful puzzles, which in the solving, make us wiser in the ways of God. As we put together the pieces of a parable told by Jesus, we see more and more clearly how God works with people who proclaim faith in Jesus. Parables often manage to teach hard lessons to …

      When I look around my life with my eyes wide open, I notice the glories God has created both in the heavens and on the earth. When I look further, I stand amazed at the variety of beauties and wonders revealed in the wide variety of trees, flowers, birds, animals and fish—all …

        The longer I live the more I understand how my life must be built on God’s Truth. Otherwise, I am like the foolish man who built his house on the sand; or when the storms came, it could not stand. So, in walking with Jesus as my Savior, I am being …

  At the beginning of each year it seems like  all kinds of people do all kinds of thinking, either looking forward with resolutions or aspirations or hopes or dreams or strategy plans or . . . whatever. Other types of people enjoy thinking back and either reflecting or celebrating or regretting the year which …

      THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Are they really ALL ABOUT JESUS? Well, let’s see.   Perhaps you were like me when I was growing up. I usually got annoyed when we had to sing “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” There was just too much repetition and way too many weird gifts to …