But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many (Rom. 5:15). The plight of humanity was sealed by only one act of sin which Adam […]

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Mat. 11:28, 29 If you are alive and engaged with people and work in our world today, this invitation […]

The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Ps. 14:1a Chambers dictionary defines a fool as someone without wisdom, judgment, or sense. An excellent example of a fool using our verse for today is someone who denies the existence of God despite the glaring evidence before him or acknowledges His existence but ignores and refuses to submit to […]

He (Peter) said to them: “You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean.” Acts 10:28 Tradition is a “long-established belief or custom” impacting how people live and do things. Peter broke a tradition that […]

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34 The command to love seems like an oxymoron. Even the Bible in 1 Corinthians 13, translated in the Living Bible and The Message, says that love “does not demand its own way” and “Doesn’t force itself on others,” […]

But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way. Though I speak with the tongues of men and angels, but have not love, I have become a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I move […]

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us—so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. Ps. 67:1-2 To bless someone is to pronounce what you desire for that person. Jacob and Moses blessed the twelve tribes of Israel, which was prophetic. In many other situations, the […]

Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the Lord will certainly make a lasting dynasty for my master … Let no wrongdoing be found in you as long as you live. 1Sam. 25:28 Abigail wowed David by the display of the many attributes she had. Read 1 Samuel 25 and be amazed about Abigail. You will discover some of her characteristics: […]

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1Pt. 2:9 Who you are and why you are here on earth are essential questions that require the correct answers. Beyond that, one must live according to […]

Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant, … ‘I canceled all that debt of yours … Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you.’ Matt. 18:32- 33 As Christians, forgiving those who wrong us is not optional. God requires it. We are to forgive no matter the magnitude of the […]