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Eagerly, Earnestly, Sincerely

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 1 Peter 3:13 What is a Christian character? How does one conduct oneself in a…

Dinner with Jesus

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person,…

Why we say “Xmas”

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this…

Forgive

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 Forgive your complaints…

Be Less Broken

Though one may be overpowered,two can defend themselves.A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 So much advice in this life comes from people who…

Mandatory Weekend

Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and that the Lord your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore the Lord your…

The Vault

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their…

A Bath before the Wedding

In later centuries, perhaps even back to the date of Paul’s writing, there is a specific tradition of ritual immersion that took place before a wedding. The bride…

Bowing Idols

Bel bows down, Nebo stoops low;    their idols are borne by beasts of burden.The images that are carried about are burdensome,    a burden for the weary.They stoop and bow down together;    unable to rescue…

Meet Disciples, Meet Christ, Meet God

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 “If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have…