Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, Love your neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:27Soon after we moved into our house, new neighbors moved into the house next door

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. Romans 13:1I have never met a president or a prime minister. (I did see Queen Elizabeth II of England from a distance on two occasi

The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself. . . . Leviticus 19:34The Bible includes a number of stories about Gods people fleeing their homes to find refuge elsewhere. Abram and Sarai took refuge in

If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 1 Corinthians 3:14My wife is an accomplished pianist. On occasion we attend a local symphony. When possible, she arranges for us to sit in a location that gives a clear view of the p

Use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings. Luke 16:9The parable of the shrewd manager is one of Jesus most puzzling teachings. It can seem confusing because the dishones

Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:20Some people have called this the greatest investment tip of all time.Jesus tells his followers to store up

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who . . . correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15A woman from a local church volunteers three hours each Wednesday with our campus ministry. She gives grandmotherly advice,

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:9-10When we pray, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, we are asking God to help us follow the example of the ange

This . . . is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. . . . Matthew 6:9-10Most of us face many, many choices each day. What clothes will I wear? What will I have for breakfast? What route will I take t

What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8The prophet Micah spoke out for the Lord against the unjust practices of his day.He pictured people asking how they might please God with o