The Gift of Exhortation

In the book of Acts, we meet a man named Joseph. We likely are more familiar with his other name, Barnabas. Did you know that Barnabas means “son of encouragement“? How many of us today could have similar nicknames? God is the ultimate encourager, and He still gives people today this special gift to comfort…

Lost Sheep

Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in…