Old Testament = Joy of Discipline; New Testament = Joy of Grace

CORRELATION. Hebrews 12: 5-11.

Correlation. n. A statistical measure of the degree in which two variables move in relation to each other. There are correlations between freezing temperatures and snow on the ground, between hard work and achievement, selfishness and loneliness, kindness and optimism. Several powerful correlations involve everyone’s favorite topic: DISCIPLINE. There are correlations between parental love andContinue reading “CORRELATION. Hebrews 12: 5-11.”

Which is Better, Old Treasure or New Treasure? Matthew 13:52.

Which is more valuable–old treasure or new treasure? Imagine a visit to a wealthy couple we will call Mr. and Mrs. Howell. They live in a three-story mansion with Greek columns and dormer windows. Once inside, a remark about an autographed baseball jersey leads to stories about favorite possessions, and suddenly our hosts decide toContinue reading “Which is Better, Old Treasure or New Treasure? Matthew 13:52.”

TREASURE. Matthew 13:52.

Do you have any treasures, things that if lost in a fire would break your heart? I find it hard to think of treasures—but that may be because I have never had a house burn down. But going through my parents’ home reminds me of treasures: irreplaceable albums and heirlooms. What are treasures you can’tContinue reading “TREASURE. Matthew 13:52.”