Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. –Matthew 7:19-20     Jesus called sinners to repentance.  Much of what He taught was not very seeker-friendly.  Yet, the men and women who walked the earth with Him were drawn to…

     It dawned on me one day sitting on the couch, in my living room, in my home, surrounded by my family, that if there was a disaster of some type and all of this would be taken from me that I had extended family and friends who would be a safety net.  They would…

Modern Lepers: Stigma and Isolation in Society Just as lepers were shunned in ancient times, today’s society often isolates those struggling with mental health and addiction. This blog explores the parallels and calls for a compassionate response. Historical Context of Leprosy:  Understanding the societal implications of leprosy in ancient times helps us recognize the depth…

By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. –Matthew 7:16-18  I fully recognize that we were not…