by admin | Feb 14, 2023 | Kurt Skelly
Few stories in the Word of God describe extravagant worship any more poignantly than that of the unnamed woman in Luke 7:36–50. Basically, the story goes like this: Along with others, Jesus was invited to the home of a Pharisee named Simon. Consistent with the custom...
by admin | Jan 3, 2023 | Kurt Skelly
Bitterness destroys lives, families, and churches. Left unattended, she inevitably spreads. On her playing field, nobody wins. Recognize her early. Deal with her seriously. She is dangerous – extremely dangerous. Consider a few of her characteristics: She...
by admin | Nov 8, 2022 | Kurt Skelly
In our modern Christian vernacular, the title Pharisee carries a markedly negative connotation, and rightfully so. In the days of Jesus, however, they were recognized as the most fastidiously observant religious leaders of the day. I suppose there exists...
by admin | Nov 1, 2022 | Kurt Skelly
In our modern Christian vernacular, the title Pharisee carries a markedly negative connotation, and rightfully so. In the days of Jesus, however, they were recognized as the most fastidiously observant religious leaders of the day. I suppose there exists...
by admin | Oct 4, 2022 | Kurt Skelly
2 > 4 Unless you are completely mathematically challenged, the above equation ought to bother you.After all, even second graders know that the number 4 is greater than the number 2. So let mereadily admit that it’s merely a cute way for me to share a profoundly...
by admin | Sep 14, 2022 | Kurt Skelly
In 2 Timothy, Paul writes his final letter to Timothy. It represents the changing of the guard. Whereas Timothy had been blessed by Paul’s counsel, Timothy would now have to counsel other faithful men. As Paul sits in his prison cell, contemplating his last words to...