King of Kings

(Note: I do not own this photo. Photo by Alexas Fotos on Pexels.com) In a sermon recently, my pastor made a good point. I was sitting in church, surrounded by my family, when he said something that really made me think. “Jesus is King,” he said. “Whether you want him to be or not, He …

Joy to the World

It’s the time of year where merry bells keep ringing and carolers sing all time favorites like “Joy to the World”. But maybe there isn’t joy in your world this year. Maybe Christmas used to be your favorite holiday, but now all you can do is swallow the lump that rises in your throat when …

Talented

The parable of the talents, found in both the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, is a very interesting story that Jesus tells His disciples. The interpretation of the parable varies widely. Some interpret it to mean that we are to be good stewards of money, and I don’t think that’s far from the truth. The …