Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Ephesians 4:31 “No one ever told me being a Christian would be so hard.” This was the statement of a young man who is in the midst of a serious trial in…
Read MoreAnd we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 I remember sitting in her kitchen when her husband called. They were Christians. I was not. I could only hear her end of the conversation. Her: Oh, you…
Read MoreAnd God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it…” Genesis 1:28a The Value of Children Some years ago (when we were in a different church), we had invited friends to come and visit our worship service on Sunday morning. During their visit there was an…
Read MoreFor we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 It all has to get done. We have work to do in all areas of life. From the time we are children; daughters, students, sisters, to becoming employees, wives, or mothers.…
Read MoreBut what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans…
Read MoreMy brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. James 5:19-20 Bad news can be hard to hear but good to know.…
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