Jan 05

Agrippa utters the saddest phrase of the New Testament as he fails to break from his roots.

Jan 12

Many legends surround the mysterious Simon Magus, who struggled escaping a need for respect.

Jan 19

Naaman's feelings of superiority nearly separated him from his family and may even cost him his life.

Jan 26

Michal's youth as daughter of a turbulent king shaped her priorities as the wife of a worshipful king.

Feb 2

John-Mark's life is one of pushing borders until a small comfort zone is expanded to usefulness.

Feb 9

Perhaps it doesn't sound much better, but the stereotype of Thomas has a better explanation.

Feb 16

Ishmael is born into a situation not of his making, but was still responsible to control his emotions.

Feb 23

A notorious person in both biblical and secular history changes history by embarrasing his wife.

Mar 2

Phoebe demonstrates one of the greatest abilities that we can have, despite numerous reasonable concern.

Mar 9

Two candidates to fill a disreputable position show what it means to serve without recognition.

Mar 16

The apostle Philip shows limitations of mind, which are sometimes confused with a lack of faith.

Mar 23

The first missionary tries to balance productivity with reasonable concerns in a turbulent time. 

Mar 30

One prophet fills the gap between two better known prophets, frustrating a notorious king in the process.

Apr 6

Three nameless widows define faith when faced with the conflict of of being down to their last.

Apr 20

An anonymous girl is an example of empathy though she suffered circumstances which enrage us today. 

Apr 27

A woman of no reputation gains an honorable mention by Jesus as humility conquers fear. 

May 4

An unnamed wife cannot abandon her past, and pays the ultimate price. 

May 25

One woman makes a profound sacrifice in order to be a part of family and faith. 

Jun 1

Two ladies struggle to outdo each other in love.  Both of them win.

Jun 8

Before our hero can rise to prominence, he must first conquer his own conflict, and then help another to. 

Jun 15

The majority is a real obstacle that is seldom overcome in a moment, but rather, requires a progression of will. 

Jun 22

An older brother lives with guilt, offering a great sacrifice to fulfill his feeling of obligation

Jun 29

Harsh criticism of those who consider allies cause even the most determined to falter in the face of enemies.

Jul 6

When we boil down the things we desire, we must ultimately choose one thing to have allegiance to. 

Jul 20

We fail to achieve what we could when we compare ourselves to others and develop inferiority complex.

Jul 27

The key to navigating highly emotional situations is objectivity.

Aug 3

Small gestures can make all the difference in winning a person to the correct side of an issue.

Aug 10

Advice is not always wanted or needed, but when it is the delivery can determine its acceptance.

Aug 17

a few steps are necessary to reunite friends who are no longer talking to each other or listening to God.