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August 4, 2026 · 11 min

Against You Only?

“Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight.”Psalm 51:4 BSB There are verses in Scripture that seem…

August 3, 2026 · 10 min

Is It Gossip—or Faithful Stewardship?

After church one Sunday, a friend quietly asked if we could talk for a few minutes. His tone immediately caught my attention. He wasn’t…

August 3, 2026 · 6 min

When Shepherds Stop Receiving

There are some things in the Christian life that Scripture commands plainly. Love your neighbor. Forgive one another. Do not neglect meeting together. Pray…

August 3, 2026 · 3 min

Good Morning, Beloved!

“Good morning, Beloved.” Those  words are my favorite way to greet God’s people. (Three syllables pronounced Be-love-ed.) It isn’t because the word “church” is…

August 3, 2026 · 11 min

When Being Right Makes Us Wrong

Not long ago, a friend told me about a conversation he had with his therapist. He had spent years trying to work through the…

August 3, 2026 · 9 min

You’ll Pay for This!

More than forty years ago, I was having lunch with a friend when the waiter did something I did not like. I no longer…