This week’s Gospel reading from Luke 6 gives us challenging words from Jesus concerning how we are to love and forgive. It sounds great in theory, but what about when we’ve really been hurt by someone – someone who isn’t even interested in admitting and confessing his or her sin and asking for forgiveness? 

I once saw a cartoon that said, “You can’t take it with you, so eat it now!” It’s a humorous piece of advice that can make us stop and think about a challenging balancing act: How do I enjoy the material blessings of life without making them my ultimate source of joy?

This weekend our school ministry is hosting the 2nd annual Comet Classic Basketball Tournament. I love watching each team try its hardest and to see the skill levels of those 5th and 6th graders, but what I really enjoy…