“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 As we begin a new year, we often do two things. First, we look back at the past year and reflect on what went well and what didn’t go well. Second, we then set … Continue reading
“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth“ John 4:24 It is now December and the month where Christmas starts to dominate our thoughts, activities, what we watch on television, and what we listen to on the radio. And while much of the world only recognizes Christmas through … Continue reading
“At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will … Continue reading
“But you will receive power then the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 As Christians, we are all told to be witnesses for Jesus in our world according … Continue reading
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 14:12 I was recently driving somewhere I had not been before, and I made a wrong turn and ended up on a dead end street. The only option I had to … Continue reading
“Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right.” Psalm 106:3 It is abundantly clear that America is more secular today and has moved further away from God and his moral law as summarized in the Ten Commandments. Our country has become more concerned with individual rights … Continue reading
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:27 The Christian Church today hardly resembles the one that Jesus’ disciples started 2,000 years ago. The Church began on Pentecost when the Holy Spirit was given to man (Acts 2:1-4). … Continue reading
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from … Continue reading
“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 There are many voices in our world today that try to tell us what to say, what to think, and … Continue reading
“Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.” Leviticus 19:15 “That’s not Fair!” is a very common expression used here in the United States. It is said in many different situations and refers to someone not getting … Continue reading