By Al Felder Excuses can sound reasonable. They often come dressed in explanation, tiredness, busyness, disappointment, personality, past hurt, or even religious language. A person may say, “I know I should be more patient, but…” or “I know I should help, but…” or “I know I should apologize, but…” or “I know I should forgive, but…” The problem is not always that we do not understand what Jesus said. Sometimes the problem is that we have become skilled at explaining why we are

By Al Felder The Golden Rule is easy to understand. Jesus said, “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12). A child can grasp the basic idea. Treat people the way you would want to be treated. Show patience if you want patience. Show mercy if you want mercy. Speak with care if you want others to speak with care. Help others if you would want help. Most people agree with it, so why do so many people fail to live it? The problem is not usual

By Al Felder The Golden Rule is not limited to the home and the church building. Jesus said, “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12). That command follows the Christian into every part of life. It applies when we are with family. It applies when we assemble with the church. It applies at work, in a store, on the road, in a restaurant, at school, at a ballgame, online, or standing in line with strangers. Christianity is not a Sunday-only