A man decided to live in a monastery a few days because he was looking for spiritual direction, peace and contentment. The head monk showed the visitor to his devotional cell and told him; “I hope your stay is a blessed one,”. “If you need anything, let us know, and we’ll teach you how to live without it.” (Philip Yancey,… Read more →

In our preparation for communion I would like to review this great passage. Communion is a special time to gather and celebrate our great salvation and to encourage us to continue to be faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ.   The background of the book of Hebrews was written to men and women in the thick of the battle against… Read more →

The Hebrew Christians were being taunted by their estranged relatives, friends, co-workers, synagogue and governmental rulers.  These relationships despised the Hebrew Christians for leaving the historic Jewish religion.  As they followed Jesus Christ they heard discordant voices telling them; “you’re on the wrong path, you are headed away from Sinai and Jerusalem, you have left your heritage in Abraham and… Read more →

A childhood friend of mine named Kevin stole a pocket full of rare coins from his father. The collection included a variety of rare and valuable coins, including Liberty-Head quarters, Morgan dollars, and other coins dating back to the early 1800s. Initially, Kevin denied taking the coins, but he was caught when he spent the coins at face value unaware… Read more →

Have you heard about the mechanic who accidentally drank from a brake fluid can and really liked the taste and then drank the rest of the bottle? One of his co-workers caught him taking a swig of brake fluid the next day. “Man, that stuff will kill you,” said his friend, “you’ve got to give it up.” “Don’t worry,” the… Read more →