If you've gone to church very long, you've heard the parable of the prodigal son. And, though the focus has likely been on the son that left home, we need to take a closer look at both the son who stayed and the father who loved them. Each son had a big problem. One was unrighteous and the other was self-righteous. But the father loved them both. Don't Miss the real key to this story, the father's love!
Times have changed. There's no doubt about it. Our culture has gotten a lot better in some ways. But in others, not so much. When it comes to getting involved, getting our hands dirty, and sharing our resources with those in need, we often turn our backs and walks away- all the while rationalizi...
Let's be honest. When it comes right down to it, a lie is a lie- whether it's a "little white lie" or a "big fat" lie. The same goes for good stewardship. The Bible teaches that how we manage the little things is a direct indicator of how we will manage the big things. God looks at how we stewar...
We've all done it. We compare ourselves to one person and feel quite superior, or we compare ourselves to another and instantly feel like a failure. It's a very ugly cycle to get into, and one that God never intended. Comparing ourselves to others is never going to give us the right image of who ...
