“This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to you, Baruch: You have said, ‘I am overwhelmed with trouble! Haven’t I had enough pain already? And now the Lord has added more! I am worn out from sighing and can find no rest.’ (Jeremiah 45:2-3 NLT) Baruch was the young scribe that wrote and read to the […]
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Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Christ was revealed in a human body and vindicated by the Spirit. (I Timothy 3:16a NLT) The incarnate Christ will always be a mystery. The Bible is not a science textbook. It reveals God to us, yet, authentic faith and pure science are never contradictory. The great […]
An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship. (Acts 9:10 NLT) The kiss of friendship can often feel like a slap in the face. Most of us do not like to hear things about ourselves that are not flattering. The truth is that no one is perfect. At times, even our best friends need […]
Now there was a believer[a] in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, calling, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord!” he replied. (Acts 9:10 NLT) Ananias and Saul Ananias was an obscure Biblical character. Though, in spite of his relative anonymity, he became a disciple that instructed the great Apostle Paul. He experienced a common problem […]
“A time is coming,” says the Lord, “when I will punish all those who are circumcised in body but not in spirit. (Jeremiah 9:25 NLT) We often put a fresh coat of paint on wood that looks good but has started to rot on the inside. The paint job looks fine, but it does not solve […]
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Unique events can change the cultural mindset of a whole group of people. One of those events happened on Sunday, September 24th, 2017. On that Sunday, most people in the Steeler Nation were looking forward to the game with the Chicago Bears. We were 2-0, and there was great anticipation for a successful season. Then […]
Who among you fears the Lord and obeys his servant? If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God. But watch out, you who live in your own light and warm yourselves by your own fires. (Isaiah 50:10-11a NLT) Have you ever been in total darkness? It […]
So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. (Galatians 5:1 NLT). There is a monumental struggle ensuing that will determine whether we will do things our way or God’s way. One way is through human effort and ingenuity […]
The Apostle Paul Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a spectacular ministry rather than having a sincere heart. (2 Corinthians 5:12 NLT). The Apostle Paul had many critics in his day, both inside and […]
Wesley and Whitfield debates And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. But I said to you that you have seen Me and yet do not believe. (John 6: 35-36 NKJV). Some of you who just […]