Average Joe: Stepdad of a Savior

There’s not much about Joseph in the Bible story, and he pretty much misses out on all the extraordinary, spectacular stuff. That just never struck me as fair! So, let’s see what all we can know about Joe. (NOTE: Audio improves at 2:24) From December 18, 2011

Red Chairables #14: The Rich Fool

This parable isn’t as much about the Haves and the Have-Nots as it is about the Trusts and the Trust-Nots. Contentment doesn’t come from a lack of desire; it comes from an abundance of trust (in the goodness of God). From December 4, 2011

Beached by God

Jesus said we must carry our own cross to be His disciples. So for us, as Christ followers – or modern-day disciples – what is our cross and how well will we finish? Guest speaker: Graham Kerr. From November 27, 2011

Red Chairables #13: The Rich Man and Lazarus

Among Jesus’ dozens of recorded parables, only one fictional character in one story is given a name: Lazarus. And you have to wonder why. From November 20, 2011

Red Chairables #12: The Shrewd Manager

If our love for God isn’t greater than our love of money, we won’t be able to be spiritually shrewd with our worldly wealth for His eternal purpose. From November 13, 2011

Giving the Bread Away

The message of the cross is for you to be a blessing to humanity. Jesus died for you, He rose for you, and He’s redeemed you to do something significant, to do good. Guest speaker: Chris Herbert. From November 6, 2011

Handling Halloween

When you sift through the history, the myths, and the urban legends of Halloween, you find a mixed bag of traditions from many sources. So, how do we handle this mish-mash American secular holiday? From October 30, 2011