"Even if we stand at the very summit of virtue, it is by mercy that we shall be saved." –John Chrysostom
This morning I preached on the "second" Jacob and Esau story -- the deception by Rebekah and Jacob which ultimately resulted in Jacob, and not Esau, receiving their father Isaac's blessing. There were two points from the message that I've been asked to share. The first comes from an article I read recently by a … Continue reading Making Yourself Miserable — Scripture Impressions and Digressions
Last week a bulletin went out from a local company in Tulsa warning about the danger of "aggressive panhandlers" in downtown. The memo included a disturbing story about a woman who was assaulted when she refused someone who was asking her for money. The publication of this incident brought out other reports about panhandlers, or … Continue reading What should we do when a person on the street asks us for money?
For many believers, the verses of Scripture we call the "Beatitudes," which are found in Matthew 5:3-12, are among the most beautiful and inspiring words ever spoken by Jesus. They can also be some of His most perplexing words. Jesus was not the first teacher to use "beatitudes." On the contrary, the beatitude was a … Continue reading A unique look at the “Beatitudes” of Jesus
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