It had been 22 years since Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery. Tears were the introduction to his reunion with his brothers, tears that swelled so high that he could no longer contain. These were tears of tenderness and strong affection. This scenario marked the beginning of a new season...

In this poignant moment from the Gospel of Matthew, we witness the unfathomable love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Despite knowing that Judas Iscariot, one of his own disciples,” was about to betray him with a kiss, Jesus addressed him as a “friend.” Imagine the weight of betrayal...

Many of us have investments- stocks, bonds, precious metals. And when the market is roaring, we are pleased about it. We are receiving dividends, and checks in the mail from interest and royalties. But when the market is in a lull, perhaps tanks, our enthusiasm wanes quickly. We like this...

The command to love the brethren is so important, that the Apostle Peter exhorted the church – ‘above all things’ or above everything else, to do this. He mentions it twice in the same letter. “Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere...

What a beautiful model of love that is set before us. How perfect the Spirit of love is for us to exemplify in our everyday lives. Even as Christ forgave us we are commissioned to forgive others. What more noble pattern could be chosen other than to love and forgive...