Looking Inward

“The Pharisee was shocked and somewhat offended when he saw that Jesus didn’t wash up before the meal.” (Luke 11:38 MSG) Jesus had been invited to dinner at a Pharisee’s home. It’s hard to believe it was an earnest invitation, but more likely some biblical…

The Trouble with Sin

“For a branch cannot produce suit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in Me.” (John 15:4 NLT) Jesus brings up some uncomfortable truths. Sin cuts us off from Christ and we will remain fruitless until we…