Category Archives: 1 Corinthians
The Eternal Anchor of Hope
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are … Continue reading
Love
If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if … Continue reading
More than a Hurricane
Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Tongues like fire appeared and were distributed to them, and one sat on each of … Continue reading
Unity: More than a Word
Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. Acts 2:1 (WEB) The writer of Acts, Luke, was an educated man. I don’t think he put any word down without considering what … Continue reading
Where is your sting, death?
I receive emails from people every week who are struggling with questions about God and loved ones who are dying. During my experiences with losses I did not want to hear cliches or be told that I should just “have … Continue reading
Free-ing Truth
To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.†John 8:31-32 (NIV, emphasis mine) I’ve been … Continue reading
What is My Excuse?
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,†he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!†As Jesus walked beside the Sea … Continue reading
Love is…
Love is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude. Love isn’t selfish or quick tempered. It doesn’t keep a record of wrongs that others do. Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil. Love is always supportive, … Continue reading
Backbiters!
28Even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, malice; full of envy, murder, … Continue reading
Repentance: Part I
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,†he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!†Mark 1:14-15 (NIV) In my studies … Continue reading