One of the warnings Jesus taught us was that “it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:23). That is because the love of money can easily crowd out our faith, robbing us of the confidence we have in trusting the Lord for our […]
Month: April 2025
Lot: The Man Who Wagered with His Family
What’s your lot in life? Did you ever wonder where that cliché came from? We may not be certain where it started, but it does fit rather well when we consider a certain self-centered Bible character whose lot in life included destroying his family because he became too attached to […]
Leah: Blind Beauty
Studies seem to suggest that beautiful people have an easier time in life than the rest of the world. Those regarded by society as physically attractive are often the ones to be called on in class and to get better service in restaurants. Even political elections have been swayed by […]
Lamech: The Man with No Respect for Life
We live in a crazy, mixed-up world. While battles are fought on the Senate floor to control the sale of guns in hopes of saving “just one life,” plans are drawn up to provide government money for abortions by the millions. While fighting to save one life, the same people […]