Good Work

Good Work

“Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.” Ephesians 4:28 “In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the...
On Leadership

On Leadership

“Now, concerning what you wrote about unmarried people: I do not have a command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is worthy of trust. Considering the present distress, I think it is better for a man to stay as he is. Do you have...
Spiritual Nobility

Spiritual Nobility

“Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.”Acts 17:11 NIV There is a tendency in the body of Christ to go...

As She Lived

I didn’t know Jesus when I had my mother with me. I failed so often in my expression of love. But, her prayers availed much. I’m saved today, and I will see her again. Dear Lord, thank you for showing me that my mother’s greatest battle was not against material lack...

Beloved Unbeliever II

A wise soul cried out to Jesus, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Unbelief is the struggle of the human soul to come to terms with God’s perfect love.”  In contrite repentance I surrender my doubt and fear, and receive by faith your loving call...
What HE Said

What HE Said

“Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” John 17:17 “For it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’” 1 Peter 1:16When Jesus told the woman to go and sin no more, it was not a suggestion. Nor was it a heartless demand from an unjust overseer. Christ, who...