One semester in seminary, I traveled 6 hours each week to attend an hour of class. It was a big investment of time and money. Most of my classes were offered on-line, but this was one of the few I could only take in person. That one hour took the whole day and about $60… Read More No Wasted Effort
The parable of the soils reflects on the mystery of why some people grow a mature relationship with God and others stagnate or quit. What makes the seed grow? The heart it lands on.… Read More The Growth Factor
Twenty years ago, my husband and I remodeled a hoarder house. It was one of those homes that was piled with decades of personal items, family memories and rubbish. By the time we owned it, it had mostly been cleared away. However, the attic and outbuildings were still jammed full of stuff. It was the… Read More Jesus gives mysteries and puzzles.
Let’s tackle what St. Augustine of Hippo called the most difficult passage in the Bible.… Read More The Most Difficult Verse in the Bible
Jesus’ family barges in, intrudes and critiques him. They let everyone know they think he is crazy. … Read More Jesus had family problems, too.
Kay Bonikowsky 