His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.  Come and share your master’s happiness!” Matthew 25:21Matthew 25:21English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV21 “Wonderful!” his master replied. “You are a good and faithful servant. I left you in charge [...]

Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone. He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to the [...]

That’s a stressful word for most people. It means that you will be held responsible for your actions or labor and will be judged accordingly. It also conjures up images of punishment or rewards. No matter how you feel about that word, it is a very real part of life on every level and even [...]

I was recently traveling. Three different airports. Multiple hours spent in waiting areas, multiple hours in cramped and uncomfortable seating. Now, I usually come prepared; I have multiple books and notepads, a portable CD player and plenty of music, a laptop computer. But that isn’t always a guarantee that these will keep my attention. Sometimes [...]

I don’t like the doctor’s office. Going to the doctor when you are sick is miserable, with all the hacking, sneezing or just sitting there feeling queasy. Taking a well-child is not much better, as you spend the whole time considering whether your child will get sick just for showing up. But beyond the obvious [...]