Christmas can be a difficult time of the year for many people. Instead of celebrating, there can be a heaviness in remembering what is past, what has been lost, who has died, or what will never be the same. There can be the desire of wanting the season to pass and move forward to a... Continue Reading →
In the Beginning… God John 1.1-18
Jesus Christ is God; He is Eternal; He is Creator of all; He is our Savior; He is the only Savior. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was... Continue Reading →
Called to love others – Philemon 1-25
Do we love loving the saints; are we encouraged to hear of other believers loving the Lord? Paul wrote to the church, and specifically to his friend, Philemon, regarding his runaway slave, Onesimus. Paul met Onesimus in Rome and had led him to salvation in Christ. seeking to honor Philemon, Paul was sending Onesimus back... Continue Reading →
Never Quit
Acts 28.17-31 Paul never quit. Through varying difficulties, persecutions, imprisonment, storms, and rejection, he always remained bold for Christ. He knew Jesus had delivered him from the darkness of death; he knew the transformation of redemption, and was compelled to tell others; he knew the truth of God’s Word and the fulfillment of prophecies... Continue Reading →
Finishing Well
Acts 20.17-38 As Paul was completing his third missionary journey, he stayed at Miletus and sent for the Ephesian elders to come to him, before setting sail for Jerusalem. Having spent much time with them in the past, he once more wanted to encourage them to stand fast on the Word of God and... Continue Reading →