This past Memorial Sunday, I reminded us that the freedom we enjoy as Americans came at a price. Someone took a bullet for us. Someone paid the ultimate price for us. That is why Memorial Day is important. It is a day of remembering the ones who died for us. However, in the Sunday sermon, I chose to remind us of the One who died for us. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for humanity; He paid the p...

In Luke 12, Jesus shares a parable and then gives this vital principle: “To whom much is given, much is required” (Luke 12:48). Note the use of the word much. This verse says much about how much is required of us who are the recipients of much. We are all the recipients of much! The life we enjoy, the abilities we possess, and even the opportunities we have to give are gracious gifts from heaven. ...