Jesus taught the mysteries of the Kingdom of God with parables. Parables are stories which appear very simple on the surface, but they hold deeper meanings of the heart. One of his most famous was
Read moreThe Parable of the Sower and Our Hearts
Tag: Andy Lee
How to Defeat the Temptation to Eat All the Chocolate
Temptation and chocolate team up against me every February. It’s dangerous to have sweets around my house because I hold this philosophy that sometimes you just have to eat all the chocolates at once to
Read moreChoosing Self-Control with Help
Self-control can be tricky. It’s defined as: “the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions.” What a powerful virtue. All the virtues of the Holy Spirit, like love, joy, and peace play important
Read moreCelebrating a God of Compassion and Mercy
God is a God of compassion and mercy. His Hebrew name is El Rachum. I love all His names such as El Roi (the God who sees) and Yahweh Rophe (the LORD who heals), but El Rachum holds
Read moreSurrendered Silence: Trusting God in the Middle
When plans don’t happen as expected, trusting God can be challenging. As a weathered Christian, my faith should not be shaken easily, but I confess my humanity and my fears. I know God is good.
Read moreDelight, Desires, and a Divine Promise
In Psalm 37 David promised, “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” This is a verse many of us love. It gives us hope, especially when difficulties
Read moreRecalculate For Joy
When joy seems to be hard to muster, do you question why you struggle to be happy even though you’re a Christian? Do you feel guilty about your downhearted disposition? You aren’t alone. We all
Read moreNever Say Never
I’ve learned the hard way never to say “never.” We’ve all said that word. And I would venture to predict most of us have found ourselves doing exactly what we said we would never do.
Read moreThe Lessons We Can Learn From Palm Sunday
In a few days, as we gather to worship, we will celebrate Palm Sunday, Jesus’s final entry in Jerusalem. We celebrate this day as “Palm Sunday” because the people threw their coats on the road
Read moreHow to Maintain Balance in Our Lives in 2024
As we embark on a new year with resolutions and new goals, we need to keep balance in mind. Life is challenging. Even with the hope of a fresh new year, some of us find
Read more