For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the hear...  Read More

“So you see, just as death came into the world through a man, now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man. Just as everyone dies because we all belong to Adam, everyone who belong...  Read More

As we get closer to Resurrection Sunday one of the things we remember is our need for repentance.Even though we’ve placed our trust in Christ, it is good for us to remember why we love Him.  We needed...  Read More

Here is what Paul said about Communion:“But in the following instructions, I cannot praise you. For it sounds as if more harm than good is done when you meet together. First, I hear that there are div...  Read More

The explicit claims Jesus made about His authority, Him as Messiah, and His God-ness, ultimately did him in. It was not His expansive love shown for every person he encountered. Now, this is not an ex...  Read More

The Jewish leaders were increasingly hostile toward Jesus. There were Jewish leaders who didn’t think about Jesus, but their most intense, murderous fury was directed toward him because he believes “I...  Read More

“They came to where a large crowd had gathered to wait for Jesus. A man came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, please show your tender mercy toward my son. He has a demon who afflicts him. He has ...  Read More

Martin Luther said that religion is the default mode of the human heart. He knew that we are constantly tempted to rely on what we do for God, instead of relying what he has done for us in Christ.  Th...  Read More

”And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only rewa...  Read More

Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your ...  Read More

As a deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.Psalm 42:1Loving other people is the second greatest commandment. Changing our thinking and our ways we put others’ needs ahead of...  Read More

Examine me, O Lord, and try me;Test my mind and my heart.Psalm 26:2Fasting, whether it is all food or just certain things, should cause us to look within ourselves. Look within to what motivates us to...  Read More