Posts from June 2026

In life, there are requirements for pretty much everything we do. If you are going to ride a roller coaster, you have to meet a minimum height requirement. At school, if you are going to graduate or move from one grade to another, there are certain requirements that you must meet. You have to take certain classes and earn certain grades. If you are applying for a job, you must meet requirements regarding your experience, education, and qualifications. If you…

In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, the apostle Paul writes, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” By God’s design, Christians are to be people of gratitude in every situation. With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to godly fathers and grandfathers. While we should communicate our thankfulness throughout the entire year and not just on one particular day, Father’s Day provides a wonderful…

When we come together on Sunday morning, if the Lord wills, we will discuss what Jesus says in Matthew 5:43–47 about loving our enemies. Thinking about that command, I would like to give two examples in this article. One example is disobedient to this command; the other is obedient to it. By looking at these examples, I pray that we will all be encouraged to love our enemies, as difficult as that might be. In the book bearing his name,…