As we begin to explore the New Testament there are few groups that come up as many time as the Pharisees and the Sadducees. Typically they are working in opposition to Jesus and his followers. Who are these groups and what where they about? First, the Pharisees. They were the largest and most influential Jewish […]
Matthew 1 (90-day reading plan)
So, if you have started or will start the 90-day New Testament reading you are going to find that Matthew starts with a genealogy. Lets just acknowledge that long genealogies are no ones favorite part of the Bible and by about the 5th begat our eyes are glazing over. Hopefully you made it through. There […]
Thoughts For January
As we start a new year most of us will be thinking about ways to start the year off on the right foot. We will be thinking about improving our diets, getting more exercise, better budgeting, and all kinds of other things. There are probably many things that we can do that would improve our […]
Thoughts For December
December is the busiest month of the year for most people. Our days get filled easily with all kinds of activities and preparations for the coming celebration of Christmas. It is easy to become stressed and frustrated with those activities and all the things we have to do. So much so that Christmas becomes a […]