What do you do if you know that — left to yourself apart from the grace of God — you are unable to “go and do likewise” (Luke 10:37)?
Archives for 2012
A Small loan makes a Big difference
Kiva lenders combat poverty daily by making small loans to borrowers around the world. Through Kiva, I have loaned money female small business owners. It’s easy and rewarding.
Parable of the Wheat & Weeds
Since the Messiah was expected to establish his kingdom on earth and that would involve a moral cleansing, why isn’t Jesus judging Gentiles and evildoers? The Parable of the Wheat & the Tares explains why Jesus’ ministry is not meeting this expectation.
Parable of the Sower & the Seed
Since just what you would expect to happen in the Parable of the Sower & the Seed happens, this story must have sounded pointless to those who heard it without explanation. Why would Jesus tell it?
Understanding Parables
Parables are serious theology. But they are metaphorical theology. They teach through metaphor, simile, and dramatic action rather than through logic or reasoning, drawing us into the story.
Parables of Jesus
Parables are serious theology. But they are metaphorical theology. They teach through metaphor, simile, and dramatic action rather than through logic or reasoning,drawing us into the story.
Ligonier 2013 National Conference
Ligonier Ministries has announced their 2013 National Conference, February 21-23 in Orlando Florida. Possible field trip?
Once a believer, always a believer?
Can I resist the working of God’s grace in my life to the point where I am no longer saved?
Do I choose God or does God choose me?
You may never have thought this question through. You may be inconsistent in how you live it out. But how you answer some basic theological questions makes a world of difference in daily life.
Treasure in Parables
So what’s the point? We’ll answer that question this fall as we study 12 parables of Jesus. Like mystery novels, parables contain a twist. Instead of discovering the did it, we discover a truth that will enrich our lives and deepen our faith.
Women in the Word: A workshop
Registration is open for this year’s Women in the Word: A Workshop – October 12 – 13, 2012 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Willow Grove, PA
Why do you call me good?
If you’re a Christian, you have probably believed that you can’t earn your way to heaven since the day of your conversion. But consider how easily we live as if we can!