In Christ
Paul sends this letter to a few people: Philemon, a friend and fellow worker; Apphia, our sister; Archippus, our fellow soldier; and, to their home-based church.
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Category: Devotionals
On the Basis of Love
My mother-in-law was bold in making requests. For example, she was famous for asking her kids if they wanted ice cream.
We are All in this Together
Have you ever witnessed the pay-it-forward movement? Or someone helping a stranger when they are down on their luck?
Forgiven
As I reflect on Paul’s plea to Philemon, I find it touching how Paul is willing to ask Philemon to forgive Onesimus’ wrongdoings.
Called and Secure
As a young child, I remember how impossible it was for my mother to keep a watchful eye on all of us.
Boxed In
There are two ways of trivializing grace. The first is what Jude warned against—using grace as a license to sin.
Morning Watch
If I could have a title for my life, it would be: Everything I Learned about Life I Learned at Church Camp.
Church Hurt
Jude 14-16 is about false teachers in the church who, corrupted by power, pride, and greed, are out to raise themselves—instead of God—above all.
Christians Behaving Badly
In a world where contentiousness runs high, being “right” seems to be the most important thing. It shows up everywhere—in my morning podcasts, on social media, even in the supposed witticism of...