The Benevolent Provider

Mark 8:1-10 I read a story about a first-grade class where some students were recent refugees from other countries. The topic being taught in class was simple fractions. The teacher defined halves and quarters and then asked the children to write down whether they would prefer a half or a quarter of a […]
The Heart of Giving

II Corinthians 8:1-7 Thank you so much for joining us for today’s teaching; we are honored to be with you and look forward to learning from God’s Word. We believe the principles in the Bible are for every one of us, and it is for our good when we apply these principles to our lives. […]
He Does All Things Well

Mark 7:31-37 Have you heard the saying, “He has the Midas touch?” The saying refers to the mythical King of Phrygia, an ancient kingdom in Asia Minor, now modern-day Türkiye. One day, peasants in Midas’s kingdom found a foreigner asleep on the land; they bound him and brought him before their king. Midas recognized […]
A Mother’s Faith

Mark 7:24-30 Thomas Edison was an amazing person. It is said that “[He] was more responsible than anyone else for creating the modern world. Specifically, no one did more to shape the physical/cultural makeup of present-day civilization. Accordingly, he was the most influential figure of the last 500 years.” Edison’s early life wouldn’t have indicated […]
The Dirt is on the Inside

Mark 7:14-23 You have probably heard the saying, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” Some people think it’s a quotation from the Bible! You know that God gave specific commands for hygiene in the Old Testament Law. He wanted His people to enjoy good health, and cleanliness was part of it. These commands are not just […]
The Trouble with Tradition

Mark 7:1-13 Fiddler on the Roof, a timeless classic first released in 1964, held the record for the longest-running Broadway musical for almost a decade. The story centers on the weight of choices as Tevye, a milkman in the village of Anatevka, grapples with preserving his Jewish religious and cultural traditions in the face of changing times. One of the most […]
The Pursuit of Holiness: Part 1

II Corinthians 6:11-7:1 Thank you so much for joining us for today’s teaching, we are honored to be with you and look forward to learning from God’s Word together. As an introduction to today’s lesson, I’d like you to think about this question. If you had only one word to describe God, what word would […]
Seeking the Kingdom of God: Part 2

Luke 12:22-34 There once was a king who had all this world could afford. But the thing he loved most was to laugh. Once while he was being entertained, a jester came along. He wanted to join in the festival and perform for the king. His opportunity came and he put on the best comical […]
The Paradox of Ministry: Part 3

Seeking the Kingdom of God: Part 1

Luke 12:22-34 There once was a king who had all this world could afford. But the thing he loved most was to laugh. Once while he was being entertained, a jester came along. He wanted to join in the festival and perform for the king. His opportunity came and he put on the best comical […]