It’s a passage the commentators struggle to explain. But we can come to at least one powerful conclusion about what Jesus wants after thinking about it a while.

We received an email this week from a government representative telling us how that day’s post gave him courage to keep doing the right thing. Maybe you’ll find courage—and share some!—as you look again at this week’s posts.

She speaks as a best-selling author on the subject of relationships in digital culture, not a Christian blogger. Yet her point echoes a plea all Christian social media users need to remember.

“What if?” Just two little words, but they can bring a lot of torment. They can paralyze both mind and body when they are permitted to linger long in your thoughts. And without a counterbalance, they often create chaos, especially in times of difficulty and stress.

There will be moments when you have to decide whether you want to be a fan of Jesus or become his disciple. According to Jesus, there is a big difference and choosing requires careful consideration.

Jesus was full of stories about dinnertime, but they make me think about much more than whom I’m inviting to eat with me this weekend.

In a fascinating series of statements, Jesus contrasts the hypocrite and the true believer using the same simple analogy.

Many of us can quote Scripture, maybe even these verses that talk about dealing with enemies. But how many actually live by this advice?