“For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of His Son while we were still His enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of His Son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.” (RomansContinue reading “The Paradox of Death”
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Counterfeit gods
“What am I trying to say? Am I saying that food offered to idols has some significance, or that idols are real gods? No, not at all. I am saying that these sacrifices are offered to demons, not to God. And I don’t want you to participate with demons. You cannot drink from the cupContinue reading “Counterfeit gods”
Looking for the Perfect Church?
“I am writing to God’s Church in Corinth, to you who have been called by God to be His own holy people. He made you holy by means of Christ Jesus, just as He did for all people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours.” (1 CorinthiansContinue reading “Looking for the Perfect Church?”
Significance
“They were all terrified when they saw Him. But Jesus spoke to them at once, ‘Don’t be afraid,’ He said. ‘Take courage! I am here!’ Then He climbed into the boat, and the wind stopped. They were totally amazed, for they still didn’t understand the significance of the miracle of the loaves. Their hearts wereContinue reading “Significance”
The Gospel
“Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?’” (John 11:25-26 NLT) These powerful words to Martha should resonate in our heart and life as weContinue reading “The Gospel”
What’s Your Motive?
“The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.” (Proverbs 20:27 NLT) What’s the driving force of your life? What gets you up in the morning and energizes your steps each day? Why are you taking up space on planet earth and enjoying the privileges of life? What are your goals, aspirations, desires,Continue reading “What’s Your Motive?”
Blessed Are Those Who Love The Irritating
“If someone claims, ‘I love God,’ but hates his brother or sister, then he is a liar. Anyone who does not love a brother or sister, whom he has seen, cannot possibly love God, whom he has never seen.” (1 John 4:20-21). *Please read carefully and prayerfully these timely words from our dear sister SylviaContinue reading “Blessed Are Those Who Love The Irritating”
What Lies Ahead?
“While He was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over His head. The disciples were indignant when they saw this. ’What a waste!’ they said. ‘It could have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor.’” (Matthew 26:7-8 NLT) WasteContinue reading “What Lies Ahead?”
What Can We Learn from “Natural” Disasters?
“So Lot rushed out to tell his daughters’ fiancés, ‘Quick, get out of the city! The Lord is about to destroy it.’ But the young men thought he was only joking.” (Genesis 19:14 NLT) Recently my wife and I watched a series called “Earthstorm” that gave insightful information about Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes. It’sContinue reading “What Can We Learn from “Natural” Disasters?”
Ordinary?
“Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!” (Romans 12:14-16 NLT) AreContinue reading “Ordinary?”