DAILY READING Hebrews 13:7 REFLECTION   Follow the Lamb By Diane Ward (Setting the Scene for Hebrews 13:7-8) Paul admonishes Timothy that there will be a time much like today; a time will come when men will not endure sound doctrine. According to their own desires they will turn their ears away from the truth and believe lies. Be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” (2 Timothy 4:3-4) “Be friendly with men of honor and stiff with...

DAILY READING Hebrews 13:5-6   REFLECTION   Who (or What’s) On First? By Gene Pierce We’re now in a part of the Book of Hebrews that a learned friend of mine would call a “So What?” section.  If chapters 1-10 tell us Jesus is the High Priest who gave Himself to be our atoning sacrifice, so what?  Here’s what!  If Jesus is our Savior, then we should aim to be free from the love of money. Now, if you ask me “How much money is enough?” I am right in line with 20 th  century billionaire Andrew...

DAILY READING Hebrews 12:3-12 REFLECTION   A Father's Discipline By Dave Thompson Discipline, it is never fun and often is misunderstood by those punished. Without discipline a child will grow up unruly and without self-imposed boundaries. I don't know where the saying "a boy doesn't hit girls" came from, but for whatever reason I have lived with that through my childhood and teen years, young adulthood and during almost 53 years of marriage. I can't even understand a man who would hit their...