What Jesus Taught About Fasting
Food is an idol in this world. We look to food for comfort and pleasure in ways we shouldn’t. Often when we are down and depressed, we use food to fill a void in our lives and to take away the pain in our hearts. For many their god is their belly. While food is a good gift of God and meant to be enjoyed, … Continue reading What Jesus Taught About Fasting
Not Ashamed – An Exposition of Romans 1:16-17
One of the most universal experiences of humanity is shame and embarrassment. None of us enjoy feeling shame, so we try to avoid it, but we never fully escape shame. In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve thought they could avoid the shame of their sin by covering themselves and hiding from God. They failed. It was only when God himself clothed them with animal skins … Continue reading Not Ashamed – An Exposition of Romans 1:16-17
The Parable of the Prodigal Son – A Children’s Telling
Author’s note: The Prodigal Son is one of my favorite parables (Luke 15:11-32). I wrote this children’s version to communicate its powerful message in an understandable (kid-friendly) way. Opening scene with the Thompson’s doing family worship together. Mr. Thompson: Kids, have you ever lost something you really loved? Do you remember how happy you were when you found it? Ben: Ya, when I found my … Continue reading The Parable of the Prodigal Son – A Children’s Telling