Fewer passages are clearer than John 15:1-17 about the actions of a true follower of Christ. Many folks talk the talk, but this passage outlines the characteristics of those who also walk the walk. God “cuts off every branch [ ] that bears no fruit.” The word “fruit” is the Greek...

A brief word on the famous verse in Philippians 4:13 which reads, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Sometimes this verse is mistakenly interpreted to mean that one can accomplish anything as long as they have enough faith or belief in God that they can do it. This is...

In Philippians 4:10-13, Paul explains his current situation in prison. The Philippians had just sent Paul a valuable gift. Exactly what that gift was we cannot know exactly, but it must have been a pretty substantial gift because the Philippians apparently had not, as Paul stated, had an...

As I sit in the airport, a nicely dressed lady in high-heel boots walks by with her rolling suitcase, focused intently on reaching her destination. To my right a man dressed in sweats peeks frequently toward the runway while waiting impatiently for his flight. A young family of three checks a...

What does it mean to be great in God’s eyes? In the eyes of the world, greatness usually means possessing money, power, charisma, or a place of high familial status.  Many seek to model themselves after great people of the world. Moreover, these kinds of “great” people often have an...