"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other." (Ephesians 4:32) Of all US presidents, Jimmy Carter had the longest marriage. He and his wife Rosalyn were married for 77 years. When Carter was asked the secret to his long, successful marriage, he replied, "Choose the right person to marry." Beyond that, he named … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 2nd

"Discharge all the duties of your ministry." (2 Timothy 4:5) On a Thursday, in the church's fellowship hall, sandwiches and watermelon slices were set out, waiting to be consumed by mourners sitting on metal folding chairs placed on stained carpet. It was a perfectly normal funeral, except for the preacher. He was a well known … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 1st

"Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices." (Colossians 3:9) "What a cruel act to be untruthful," Daniel Ladinsky once wrote in a poem that contrasts relationships built on trust with those damaged by lies. Inspired by German theologian and monk Meister Eckhart, he described truthful, … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 31st

"Let a righteous man strike me-that is a kindness; let him rebuke me-that is all on my head." (Psalm 141:5) According to research, Gen Z can detect a false compliment from a mile away. While the intention might be kindness, the members of that generation value something deeper; genuine respect and honesty. Not looking to … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 30th

"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your god is giving you." (Exodus 20:12) Branden's father was dying of cancer in his fifties. Wanting to help, Branden talked his parents into moving in with him so he could assist them. His dad loved the tropics … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 29th