Are you a prisoner of hope? I am. It’s just not in me to give up. I simply cannot not hope. But that is not to say that all my earthly hopes come to pass. Far from it. Many, many, many are dashed. I hoped and prayed one son would start. Many games he barely played. Every drive home,… Continue reading The Hope That Won’t Disappoint
Why we value community service as Christians
Community service holds a special place in Christian practice. It embodies the values of compassion, kindness, and selflessness taught in the Bible. Participating in community service not only entails helping others but also serves as a tangible expression of one’s faith. Let us start by exploring what community service means in the context of Christianity.… Continue reading Why we value community service as Christians
Make Room for Jesus This Christmas
Have you ever had one of those birthdays when you wanted people to throw a party for you? You imagined getting some nice presents, and even hinted at the ones you wanted. Every time you went out, you expected people to jump out and yell, “Happy Birthday!” You were looking forward to it with great… Continue reading Make Room for Jesus This Christmas
When God Created a Thing Called Light
The Gotcha While browsing an online media source this week, I read a statement that gave me pause. It’s a strange sensation we feel when someone posts what they believe to be the ultimate “gotcha,” but their gotcha is so far off base that we want to shake them awake and get them to see… Continue reading When God Created a Thing Called Light
We Live in and by the Spirit unto New Jerusalem
Here are some verses about the Spirit which has regenerated and is mingled with our human spirit:Acts 16:7, “the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them”Romans7:6, “we serve in newness of spirit”Romans 8:4, “walk according to the Spirit,” 12:11 “burning in Spirit, serving the Lord”Galatians 5:16, “walk by the Spirit,” 5:22 “the fruit of the… Continue reading We Live in and by the Spirit unto New Jerusalem
Knowing a Love That is Beyond Knowing
You’re familiar with oxymorons: two contradictory words placed together. I found a wonderful oxymoron in the book of Ephesians: “I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love, and to know Christ’s love… Continue reading Knowing a Love That is Beyond Knowing
Love is patient, love is kind.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. (1 Corinthians13:4 NIV) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 1 Corinthians13:4 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Love is patient,… Continue reading Love is patient, love is kind.
[Romans Study 5-1] The Wrath of God (Romans 1:18-32)
[Romans Study 5-1] The Wrath of God [Romans 1:18-32] 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness,19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For… Continue reading [Romans Study 5-1] The Wrath of God (Romans 1:18-32)
Christmas Special: How does Christ’s coming on earth bring salvation to us?
Romans 5:12-21 As we stand less than a month from Christmas, it’s crucial to ponder upon the advent of Christ. Amidst the anticipation of a joyful and radiant holiday, this season prompts us to delve deeply into the purpose behind God’s Son coming into this world. The detailed accounts of Jesus’ birth in the Gospels… Continue reading Christmas Special: How does Christ’s coming on earth bring salvation to us?
And the LORD spoke to Moses . . . – Attempts at Honesty
The phrase, “And the LORD spoke to Moses . . .” is repeated often in the book of Leviticus. That phrase introduces each new revelation from God to the nation of Israel. There have been times in my life when I have wished that God would just send a prophet to me to tell me… Continue reading And the LORD spoke to Moses . . . – Attempts at Honesty