Endure trials for the sake of discipline. God is treating you as children, for what child is there whom a parent does not discipline? (Heb. 12:7) Everything happens for a reason, so they say. So if…| Mitchell Lewis
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Luke 12:13-48 is a single thought unit with several parts. Jesus begins by warning his followers against greed. He follows with a story about a rich fool, which borrows heavily from the wisdom tradition. The center of the unit contains sayings about trusting God’s provision, seeking God’s kingdom, and giving to the poor. The unit … Continue reading The Slave Masters of Luke 12| Mitchell Lewis
And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’ (Luke 12:19 ) The rich fool in Luke 12:19 does not get Ecclesiastes quite right. Four times, the sage of Ecclesiastes tells us to eat and drink and be merry. Well, almost. The … Continue reading Eat, Drink, and Find the Good| Mitchell Lewis
Psa. 15:1-5 (NKJV) LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? … He who does not put out his money at usury. Psa. 15:1-5 (CSB) LORD, who can dwell in your tent? Who can live on your holy mountain? The one who … who does not lend his silver … Continue reading Investing in Modern Usury| Mitchell Lewis
Luke 12:15 And Jesus said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” Greed is not good. I know some will arg…| Mitchell Lewis
As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha kept watching and crying out, “Father, …| Mitchell Lewis
Whoever desires to be saved should above all hold to the catholic faith. Anyone who does not keep it whole and unbroken will doubtless perish eternally. Now this is the catholic faith: That we wors…| Mitchell Lewis
The New Testament does not contain a doctrine or theology of the Trinity, but it is thoroughly Trinitarian. The epistle for Trinity Sunday provides a sample of Paul’s Trinitarian thought. The…| Mitchell Lewis
The church’s liturgical calendar, from the beginning of Advent to the day of Pentecost, is built around a story. God did something. Then, suddenly, on the Sunday after Pentecost, we shift from stor…| Mitchell Lewis
One of the slogans of 19th and 20th century liberalism was “The brotherhood of man under the fatherhood of God.” This kind of language flourished in German higher criticism, the social justice wing…| Mitchell Lewis
The Commission on Chaplains, 1939-1968 The Methodist Commission on Chaplains in World War II The Methodist Commission on Chaplains after World War II The Methodist Church came into existence in 193…| Mitchell Lewis
In 2007 I was a brand new lieutenant colonel reporting to my first general staff assignment. When I arrived, I discovered that a “change of stole” ceremony had been scheduled for me. I am not a fan…| Mitchell Lewis
It is impossible to translate God’s laws for the nation of Israel directly into laws for a pluralistic nation like the United States. Nevertheless, there are just ends of government that we c…| Mitchell Lewis
This Sunday’s epistle (James 3:1-12) is a warning to Christian clergy, authors, teachers, influencers and others who lead the body of Christ. Or, at least to people who style themselves as te…| Mitchell Lewis
