Is the Sabbath for Rest or Rescuing? Jesus’ Healing of the Man with Dropsy in Luke 14:1-6

There are numerous accounts of Jesus engaging in conflict with the Pharisees over the observance of the Sabbath. Whereas the Pharisees were willing to allow a man to bear the burden of suffering from sickness for the duration of the Sabbath to keep the healer from healing upon the day of rest, Jesus Christ sought … Continue reading Is the Sabbath for Rest or Rescuing? Jesus’ Healing of the Man with Dropsy in Luke 14:1-6

The Good Samaritan: A Timeless Lesson in Compassion and Kindness

One of the most renown and profound parables of Jesus Christ is the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. This tale captures the essence of compassion, challenging us to extend a helping hand to those in need, and critiques social barriers corrupt humanity erects that leaves neighbors abandoned. It is about the heavenly virtues of mercy, … Continue reading The Good Samaritan: A Timeless Lesson in Compassion and Kindness

Lies Divide: Reflections on Colossians 3:9-11

Lie. Deceive. Obfuscate. Such words denote a suppression or distortion of truth. What is truth? Truth is “that which corresponds to or adequately expresses what is real.”[1] Any proposition that corresponds to reality is true, whether or not anyone embraces accepts it. Any proposition that fails to correspond to reality is simply false. Most undesirable … Continue reading Lies Divide: Reflections on Colossians 3:9-11

Psalm 139:13-18: Why God Makes the Difference?

“I believe in one God, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.” Thus begins the Nicene Creed. The creedal framers were convinced that the eternal God spoke all things into existence. This belief reflected hearts and minds deeply influenced by the constellation of biblical texts that testified to … Continue reading Psalm 139:13-18: Why God Makes the Difference?