Discernment is vital to a healthy spiritual life. We must be able to recognize those things that are harmful to us as well as those that are good for us. Jesus laid a groundwork for discernment in his Sermon on the Mount. Here is what he said. “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate…
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I have seen it so many times – people who make a good start in following Jesus then fall away. Why does this happen and how can it be prevented? Surely, anyone can learn to persevere in following Jesus. There are at least seven important things that you need for perseverance. But let’s answer the…
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Jesus told us he was coming again. One day, Jesus presented some important truths for his disciples to contemplate and respond to. What can we do today to be ready for when he comes again? He introduces the topic Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The…
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What is wisdom? Is it attainable by effort or a gift of time and chance? If you could become wise, would you be willing to do what it takes? Who doesn’t want to be wise? There are no shortcuts to wisdom but there is a real process that can take you to that point. The…
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