“Tell us, what do You think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” Perceiving their malice, Jesus said, “Why are you testing Me, hypocrites? Show Me the coin used for the tax.” So they brought Him a denarius. “Whose image and inscription is this?” He asked them. “Caesar’s,” they said to Him. Then He said to them, “Therefore, give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” (Matthew 22:17-21) Jesus seems to get a little sassy here. After all, he had just spent a lot of time with the […]
The following is one of the most important stories Jesus told in the Bible. It explains our world. It explains God. It explains what Grace really is. And it explains Heaven. It is what differentiates the Christian faith from every other religion and philosophy in the world. How many times have we wondered about the wretched person who repents at the very end of their life and gets right with God? They lived their life carelessly, causing harm to others along the way, while we tried to follow God’s teachings all our lives. Is that fair? How many times do people condemn a God they don’t understand […]
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a freelance writer, Bible teacher, and former corporate IT Analyst. Her stories have been published in several Guideposts books and magazines, as well as in her devotional book, A Christmas Story Devotional. She loves sharing stories of life, hope, and faith, and inspiring others to experience real faith in their everyday lives.
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