“And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, ‘Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.’” — John 8:7 ESV Today’s verse is Jesus’ reply to the scribes and Pharisees who brought a woman who was allegedly caught in adultery.Continue reading “Heart of Compassion”
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Cliques (Part 2)
Some of you are saying, “I am a follower of Paul.” Others are saying, “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Peter,” or “I follow only Christ.” Has Christ been divided into factions?…—1 Corinthians 1:12-13 NLT The tendency to exalt charismatic and dynamic leaders is still prevalent today in the church. Clever and vibrant Christian speakersContinue reading “Cliques (Part 2)”
Why Do You Seek Him?
When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. — John 6:25-26 ESV The incident in today’s verses happened the dayContinue reading “Why Do You Seek Him?”
Be Swift to Hear
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. — James 1:19-20 NKJV Be swift to hear what? What have you been hearing lately? Where are you getting your information from? Who and whatContinue reading “Be Swift to Hear”
Fragrance of Life
But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being savedContinue reading “Fragrance of Life”
Such Love!
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. —John 15:13 ESV These days when people think about love, they mostly think about what they can get from the other person – affection, prestige, wealth and so on. It might be one of the reasons most relationships, including marriages,Continue reading “Such Love!”
My Worship?
They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen. — Romans 1:25 NLT It’s fascinating how human beings find meaning in the world around them, which sometimes shape their beliefs and behaviours in ways thatContinue reading “My Worship?”
Not Like Us
Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. 22 Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. 23 And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, theyContinue reading “Not Like Us”
Indisputable Proof
But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see hisContinue reading “Indisputable Proof”
No Excuse
But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see hisContinue reading “No Excuse”
Hills and Valleys 