Bible Passage: “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” (John 17:3 ESV) Scripture Reading: Psalm 127:3; Matthew …
Sex, Shame, & God’s Design
Bible Passage: “Now Adam knew Eve, his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, ‘I have gotten a man with the help of the Lord.’” (Genesis 4:1 ESV) Scripture …
Longing for a Better Country
Bible Passage: “But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared …
Living Honorably in the Public Square
Bible Passage: “Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that… they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.” (1 Peter 2:12) Scripture Reading: …
When We Don’t Like Our Leaders
Bible Passage: “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Timothy …
When Obedience Costs Us
Bible Passage: “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, ‘O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If this be so, our God …
Respecting Authority Without Worshiping It
Bible Passage: “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” (Romans 13:1 …
Seeking the Good of the Land
Bible Passage: “But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will …
Citizens of Two Kingdoms
Bible Passage: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 3:20 ESV) Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:17-21 What does godly patriotism …
Family Gifts
Bible Passage: “…in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” (Romans 12:5 NIV) Scripture Reading: Romans 12:1-8 My wife’s parents give really …