Politics is a very big deal these days. In fact, some have suggested that politics has filled a void that was created by the absence...
Jesus starts his stump speech with a list of the kind of person who thrives in his country. The list, called the beatitudes, describes...
How we read the Bible is an issue of contention in our society today. There are many interpretations and ideas out there as to what...
There is a lot to be angry about in our world. In fact, anger is often our default response to injustices and slights, regardless of...
Sexual desires are given free reign in our society today. But what is the proper way to address them in God's country? In this...
In the midst of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses the importance of living honest lives in our dealings with others. How do we...
Almost all justice systems throughout history and around the world are based upon retribution: If you do this, then the consequence is...
Whether we like to admit it or not, we all value what other people think of us. Sometimes this bleeds into our spirituality, which...
Prayer is one of those things that often brings discomfort to people, not because they don't want to pray, but because they feel...
Much has been written about the fact that contemporary society has turned humans into consumers. We find our value in our stuff, and...
When it comes to right and wrong, we live in a confusing society. As Christians, we have wrestled with both a mandate to love others...
Nobody likes seeing something that they value being mistreated. This is true also of the message of Jesus. When Jesus talks about not...
In the sermon on the mount, Jesus lays out his vision for humanity. His teachings often stand in stark contrast to the values that we...
In this final reflection on the Sermon on the Mount, we look at the warning Jesus gives when it comes to how to live out his...
