Do you remember the 1980s TV show 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous'? It was a weekly feature that showcased the homes and lives of wealthy celebrities, athletes, business magnates,...
Have you ever watched those TV documentaries that unlock some deep, dark secret? Maybe it's the secret of King Tut's tomb; or the secret life of an underworld crime boss....
Today's text is one of the most well known texts in the New Testament. It is so well known that it is utilized outside of the Christian church to describe...
It has been said that anything worth having is worth fighting for. On a similar note, things that are worth having are also worth working for. When things are given...
Are you familiar with the idiom 'eating humble pie'? It's an idiom used to describe facing humiliation and then having apologize for what has been done. I was thinking of...
This past week I was texting back and forth with one of my children regarding families we have known. Some of those families seem to have suffered countless tragedies. Many...
As a born-again believer, you are probably familiar with the idea of Israel being God's chosen people. But do you know what that means? I suspect a lot of Christians...
For the last two weeks we have been discussing the concept of the human heart being a treasure chest; the idea being that God would have us store good things...
As we opened chapter 12 last week, we saw Jesus challenging his disciples to examine their own hearts. He warned them of hypocrisy. He advised them to be careful about...
The Bible frequently mentions treasure in both the OT and NT. In each case, treasure has great value. It is desired; in some cases it is coveted. In the NT...