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Saved by Good News

What saves us from sin? As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in…

The Faith of God

As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we…

Abundant Grace

Now I say this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows generously will also reap generously. Each one must do just…

Fearless

He said: “Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me; they and their ancestors have been in…

Humble

There’s an old Jewish joke I’ve learned recently and it is a beautiful analogy for human nature. At synagogue one Sabbath, a community of Jewish believers has assembled…

Tomato of Wisdom

Do not answer a fool according to his folly,    or you yourself will be just like him.Answer a fool according to his folly,    or he will be wise in his…

Bad Fruit

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes,…

Overflow

“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people,…

Evil will not be Remembered

Nahum spoke this prophesy to Nineveh: The Lord has issued a command concerning you:“Your name will no longer be perpetuated.I will eliminate the carved image and the cast…

Love is Rewarding

We get so much out of love! Caring for people gains us mutual care, respect and the valuable experience of being part of a community. Love is a…