Although we may overlook occasions when others receive unfair treatment, we become indignant when we think people treat us unfairly. In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus told a parable about the kingdom of God in which he described a situation that doesn’t look fair to us. As it turns out, Jesus used this apparent unfairness to teach us about God’s generosity, which we mistake for unfairness. By exposing our mistake, Jesus reminds us again of our need to receive God’s most generous gift. Listen to Dr. Tim Sansbury of Knox Theological Seminary on this fascinating and disconcerting parable.
When our life is off center, the result is dissatisfaction. In Haggai 1:1-11, God calls us to center our lives on him.
As Paul waited in prison, he was able to rejoice in two certain outcomes because of his view of life and death.
According to Ephesians 5:25-33, Christ’s death not only revealed the meaning of marriage, but also calls husbands to follow Christ by laying down their...