The Bible is filled with men and women who lived in such a way that it is worthy of imitation. These people are like us, touched with frailty, failing as we do. They are also how we can be - strong and committed. One man that is on my mind is Barnabas. There is so much that we can say about Barnabas, even if we only see him so little in the New Testament. One thing that stands out to me is Barnabas's commitment. Paul mentions Barnabas as a like figure when making a defense of

Ancient times were marked by antiquated issues - one of which was the preferential treatment of men over women. A Biblical example of this is John 8:1-11, where a woman caught in adultery is brought before Jesus as a test from the Pharisees. Have you ever wondered, "Where is the man?" Adultery isn’t an act that brings guilt to just one party; it takes two to tango. I look back at a far more shattered system to ask this: Could anything make your life harder in Israel during th

What is the best single piece of advice you have received? People are asked this question often; some will vary in their answer, and they might quote Gandhi, Will Rogers, or Mom and Dad. While there is plenty of advice worth hearing, the best advice ever given was from a mother, Mary, the mother of Jesus. Remember, Mary comes to Jesus with a request. They are at a wedding feast in Cana; the supply of wine has diminished, and Mary requests that Jesus fix the problem. Mary woul