Scripture Reading — Matthew 5:21-22“I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.” — Matthew 5:22As we learn from Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5, the commandment “You shall not murder” addresses not on

Scripture Reading — Exodus 20:13; Genesis 4:1-10“What have you done? Listen! Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground.” — Genesis 4:10One of my guilty pleasures is to watch crime shows on Friday evenings while enjoying chocolate an

Scripture Reading — Romans 13:1-7Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. — Romans 13:1Throughout history, most cultures around the world have understood the family

Scripture Reading — Proverbs 23:22-25Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. — Proverbs 23:22Some years ago, as our nearly adult daughter was on the verge of “leaving the nest,” I mentioned som

Scripture Reading — Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-4Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — Ephesians 6:1Have you ever noticed that most of the Ten Commandments forbid certain behaviors while only some call for positive acti

Scripture Reading — Matthew 11:28-30“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28Often Sunday nights are my least favorite time of the week. Though I enjoy my work, Monday morning means rising earl

Scripture Reading — John 20:1-10Early on the first day of the week… — John 20:1While I was growing up, there were certain things our family did not do on Sundays. We did not eat at restaurants, go shopping, or work in the yard, among other thi