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Appearances Are Often Deceiving In Mark 11:12-26, Jesus goes outside one morning. As he walks along the hot dusty road, a beautiful sight suddenly captures his eye. It is a magnificent fig tree. This tree is bright and beautiful. It is tall and looks very healthy. Jesus assumes that such a wonderful looking tree will...

In today’s world, becoming great means that one must compete against his or her neighbors for what seems like limited resources. In families, siblings compete with each other for the time and affection of their parents, the best seat in the car, or for the best video game controller with which to play. In civic...

Many churches today are struggling under the strain of declining membership. Many church members are scratching their heads and wondering why this diminishment is occurring. I have listened to many conversations among church people and have heard various theories as to why the church is shrinking so rapidly. Many scapegoats have been identified. The pastor...

There are many well-intentioned ideas circulating around churches these days with respect to how best to follow Jesus. Opinions on this very important subject are as varied and numerous as the trees in a forest. Some opine that we should follow Jesus by taking a particular political stance and follow it up with some kind...