“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
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 When people ask, “who are you?”, what … Continue reading
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.“ Ephesians 4:32 February is sometimes called the month of love because it’s when Valentine’s Day is celebrated. The essence of Valentine’s Day is true love. It is supposed to be a day when … Continue reading
“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: … Continue reading
“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world … Continue reading
“Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, did God really say, ‘you must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” Genesis 3:1 There are many people today who question God’s authority and design. Sadly, … Continue reading
“I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done.” Psalm 143:5 History is an important subject. We learn about history in our schools, museums, movies, documentaries, and books. Historical events have been written down, and more recently recorded on … Continue reading