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

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