Does Jesus Want You to Sell your Stuff? (Luke 12:33)
The Bible is full of treasures that we are afraid to open. We fear scriptures that are meant to bless us, and we run from words that should fill us with joy. Here’s an [...]
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What are Heavenly Treasures? (Matthew 6:20)
We know there are heavenly treasures, because Jesus says so, but what are they? Some say God is going to dispense treasure, mansions, and even cities to those who have proven [...]
Rewarded for their Labor? (1 Corinthians 3:8)
I have been asked this question again and again: What are heavenly rewards? Or, how do rewards fit in with grace? Some say there are no rewards, yet Jesus spoke about [...]
The Parable of the Minas (Luke 19:11-27)
Update: My line-by-line commentary on this parable can be found in my book The Parables of Jesus. Jesus told two parables about servants entrusted with money; the parable of [...]
The Parable of the Shrewd Manager (Luke 16:1–8)
Update: My line-by-line commentary on this parable can now be found in my book The Parables of Jesus. The strangest parable Jesus ever told was about a man who cheats on his [...]
Disqualified for the Prize?
I like to jog. Last year I clocked up 500 miles in runs around my neighborhood. No marathons or ultras or anything like that. Just regular 5 mile runs and the odd 10k race. [...]
Escape to Reality 