Matthew 15:21-28: Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table

Did you ever feel that God has ignored your prayers, not by answering “no,” but by taking no notice of them?  If so, then today’s Gospel is for you.  Have […]

What role do emotions have in the Christian Life?

This topic goes back to an article I wrote about why we sing what we sing in church. In that article, I mentioned one hymn that wrongly points us to […]

Jesus, Still Flesh of Our Flesh and Bone of Our Bone: Luke 24:39-49

How do you know that something is true?  That’s a crucial question these days, especially when truth looks as if it is becoming an endangered species.  Sometimes, we think that […]

Remaining Firm in the Faith, Even When Your Feelings are Hurt

What would you think of a medical doctor who watched someone suffer a heart attack, but did nothing to help?  What would you think of a police officer who walked […]