Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will... Continue Reading →
Same Team
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30 12 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the progress of the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to everyone else that my imprisonment is for Christ, 14 and most of the brothers and sisters, having... Continue Reading →
Transformative Opinions: Balancing Truth and Kindness in Faith
This is sadly too true. When I find God in nature God is saying, "This is beautiful do you love it as much as I do?" And I have to think I appreciate the beauty but am I caring for creation the way God does. There is a sense that I am like God and... Continue Reading →
Love Made Real
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 As we work together with him, we entreat you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. 2 For he says, “At an acceptable time I have listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have helped you.” Look, now is the acceptable time; look, now is the day... Continue Reading →
When the Spirit Leads, Love Responds
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 25 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” 27 The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all... Continue Reading →
How Important is IQ?
I have been seeing this and similar memes making the rounds on apologetics pages recently. I am certainly happy Dr. YoungHoo Kim has found a relationship with Jesus. I think he, like any person who enters our family should be celebrated. And I pray he continues in his faith and grows into maturity with God.... Continue Reading →
Gaining Eternal Life
Scripture: John 3:1-20 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with that person.” 3 Jesus... Continue Reading →
Hope of an Inheritance
Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23 11 In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, 12 so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also,... Continue Reading →
Joining the Fellowship
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10 We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it and declare to... Continue Reading →
The Call to Holy Living
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2, 13-25 2 God the Father chose you because of what he knew beforehand. He chose you through the Holy Spirit’s work of making you holy and because of the faithful obedience and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. May God’s grace and peace be multiplied to you. 13 Therefore, once you have your minds ready... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 