Powerfully Powerless
Powerfully Powerless And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” Matthew 27:39-40 It was King David’s son, Solomon, who built a temple for the Lord. It was...
God’s Love Meant Christ Became Hated for Us
God’s Love Meant Christ Became Hated for Us For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 God hates sin. There is no sweeping it under the rug. There is no making...
Prayers for Those in High Positions
Prayers for Those in High Positions First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 1 Timothy 2:1-2...
Work: Created by God before the Fall
Work: Created by God before the Fall And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves...
The Practice of the Christian Faith
The Practice of the Christian Faith Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God… Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise… submitting to one...
The Irrepressible Joy of Grandparents – Seeing Grandchildren in Heaven
The Irrepressible Joy of Grandparents – Seeing Grandchildren in Heaven The Lord bless you from Zion! May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life! May you see your children's children! Peace be upon Israel! Psalm 128:5-6 Perhaps you have encountered them before. People who you once thought were normal and...
True Wisdom from Mother Mary
True Wisdom from Mother Mary “And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.” Luke 2:51 Christians around the world speak the name of Jesus’ mother each time they confess the creeds of the...