Scripture Reading — 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands. . . . . — 1 Thessalonians 4:11Have you noticed that most of the Ten Commandments begin with a neg

Scripture Reading — Ephesians 4:17-28Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. — Ephesians 4:28Can you guess what th

Scripture Reading — Exodus 20:15; Joshua 7:16-26“You shall not steal.” — Exodus 20:15The story of Achan in Joshua 7 is very disturbing. During the battle for Jericho, Achan steals an ornate robe along with a hoard of silver and gold. Knowing h

Scripture Reading — Ephesians 5:21-33This is a profound mystery–but I am talking about Christ and the church. — Ephesians 5:32On weekday evenings, my wife, Vicki, and I can usually be found in our favorite seats in our living room, with Vicki

Scripture Reading — Matthew 5:27-30“If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away.” — Matthew 5:29Many years ago, the Christian college I attended did not allow dancing. To skirt this rule, “foot functions” were somet

Scripture Reading — Exodus 20:14; Genesis 2:4-25A man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. — Genesis 2:24If atoms are the so-called “building blocks” of matter, what are atoms made of? Scientists h

Scripture Reading — Luke 10:25-37“Am I my brother’s keeper?” — Genesis 4:9Sometimes we recognize that two things are closely related or even the same, although they appear to be different— and we describe them by saying they are like two sides