In some instances, “familiarity does breed contempt.” But in other situations, it can actually breed error. A case in point is the very familiar parable of the Good Samaritan. Most who have heard it would…
One of the most familiar of all of Jesus’ Parables goes by the wrong title. It’s commonly referred to by whom most presume is the main character; and a cursory reading of it leads to…
I love chocolate cake. I love the Philadelphia Eagles. And yes, I love my 7-yr. old, self-absorbed and thoroughly pathetic, 6 lb. Teacup Chihuahua, Jabez. I love ’em all. But do I love them to…
Storm clouds quickly rolled in on this otherwise ordinary afternoon, but didn’t frighten this one little girl who was walking home from school. Soon lightning was flashing all around and thunder clapping violently. Meanwhile her…
“Heigh-ho! Heigh-ho! It’s off to work we go.” But why? Necessity to put a roof over our heads? Pleasure as I love my job? Identity in that my work defines me – at least partially?…
Depending on your age, you may remember the designer fad of the early ’70’s called “Hot Pants.” They were very short, shorts that some mistook for a very wide belt. But do you realize that…