We often know how to push each other's buttons. In this verse, God is telling us not to poke in ways that are likely to provoke an angry or violent reaction beyond what may genuinely be necessary to exercise our own faith in good conscience. We often become pretty good...

One of Jesus’ most poignant instructions on forgiveness is when Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive. Peter is being generous with his suggestion of seven times. Traditional Rabbinic teaching required that an offended person only forgive an offender three times.Jesus essentially said that no limits on forgiveness...

Today’s verses take us back to the beginning of a well-known Jewish prayer called The Shema. This prayer is an affirmation of God’s singularity, which is traditionally read by observant Jews. The concept of one true God that is all-powerful, infinite and limitless. The passage that follows details the way...

In Ephesians 5:28, Paul instructs husbands to love their wives with the same care and dedication they have for their own bodies. This profound command extends beyond physical care to encompass the spiritual and emotional well-being of the wife. Just as men naturally attend to their own physical needs—nourishing, protecting,...

A visible action was seen in the movie ‘Warrior’ (At The Movies Week 4), towards the end of the competition; tapping the shoulder. The tap acknowledges and means, I accept the opponent’s win.In Christ, we may have the title, but no story yet. Keep persevering. Keep striving to trust God...