Wednesday, September 24, 2025
What do you think of when you think of an angel? Maybe you picture a white-robed being with wings—in my experience, that’s what many interpretations are. Or, maybe your angel is the cute baby type—the winged cherub that resembles Cupid on Valentine’s Day cards. But as is often the case, our perception has been shaped… Read more
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Paul is writing to convince Philemon (who was probably a wealthy member of the Colossian church) to forgive his slave, Onesimus (who had stolen from his master and run away), and accept him as a brother in the faith. Onesimus had to run to Rome, where he met Paul and responded to the Good News… Read more
Monday, September 22, 2025
“He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy” (Titus 3:5). When I was a little boy, my dad and I went canoeing down the Current River in southern Missouri. The water is crystal clear and ice cold, spring-fed with fast-moving rapids. It’s shallow in most areas… Read more
Saturday, September 20, 2025
“And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God” (Titus 2:12). Have you ever had to put something together where you needed to follow instructions? Maybe you were assembling a new piece of furniture. Maybe you were putting… Read more