De Sales’ statement started me thinking about turning around all the Beatitudes. Can we see the truth of what is blessed by seeing what is cursed?
This week’s episode features Dr. Joel Snider and focuses on 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a. God May Forgive You (But I Won’t) Sung by Iris Dement lyrics by Harlan Howard and Bobby Braddock © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Well, the kids had to cry for youI had to try to dothings that the Dad should dosince you’ve been goneWell,…
This week’s episode features Dr. Joel Snider and focuses on Matthew 13:46-46. The era in which we find ourselves defines almost everything by politics. Are you right or left – red or blue? We have invested politics with too much of a divine quality, failing to remember only the gospel of Jesus Christ can save…
This week’s episode features Dr. Joel Snider and focuses on James 4:13-17. Life is unpredictable. Our days don’t always go as planned. It doesn’t always meet our expectations. Our culture’s standard response is to “take control.” Advertisements encourage us to take control of our lives, our investments, our desire to stop smoking. The ones on endlessly. …
This week’s episode features Dr. Joel Snider and focuses on Deuteronomy 11:18-21. At the very time religious claims are most ardent, our children know less and less about the basics of their faith. Try some basic tests for you or your family: Where in the Bible can you find the Lord’s Prayer? Do you know the…
This week’s episode features Rev. Christopher Simonton and focuses on Genesis 13. The Bible as a whole is a quest: God’s story and decision to redeem fallen humanity and be with them through the person and work Jesus Christ. Abraham’s story, along with ours here today, is part of that grant story. His story goes…
This week’s episode features Dr. Joel Snider and focuses on Joshua 1:1-11. The Bible contain very little background on Joshua. While Exodus contains chapters describing Moses family and upbringing, Joshua simply appears into the action. Much of what we know is contained in the simple phrase “Joshua, son of Nun…” Consequently, there are few works…
This week’s episode features Dr. Joel Snider and focuses on Genesis 25:29-34. Angela Duckworth’s work on delayed gratification resulted in her book, Grit. I’d encourage all parents to read it, whether your child is 3 or 30. Find her website here. For additional thoughts on the long view of life, here is a link to…