There are times when we read scripture and ask ourselves, “How does this apply to my life?” This question is particularly relevant when scripture makes a distinction between the Jewish […]
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Roman Reflections Romans 2:1-11
We can be so quick to judge others. We size people up, looking for their flaws, anything that seems off. Yet the irony of it all is that the people […]
Roman Reflections Romans 1:18-32
Modern-day Christianity emphasizes the love of God, often shying away from the topic of His wrath. However, it’s important to recognize that God’s wrath exemplifies His love and its significance. […]
Roman Reflections Romans 1:16-17
Is the provision of God not something to be trusted in? Self-reliance is ingrained in our nature and taught from an early age. We are often told to be the […]
Roman Reflections Romans 1:8-15
Paul expresses his thanks to God, acknowledging that he is merely a servant and a conduit for the message of the gospel of grace to everyone who is willing to […]
Roman Reflections Romans 1:1-7
Paul a servant of Christ. What would cause someone to become a servant voluntarily? It would take a force so powerful that it would have to override an individual’s own […]
Funeral for Friends P40
Matt 16:24-27“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life […]
Funeral for Friends P39
There are times when we might feel alone, but are we truly alone? Scripture reminds us that we are never by ourselves. David declares in the Psalms that there is […]
Funeral for Friends P38
Are you willing? In John chapter 2, Jesus attended a wedding party when His mother informed Him that they had run out of wine. Jesus looked at her and said, […]
Funeral for Friends P37
Muhammad Ali, the famous boxer, used to cry out, “I am the greatest!” In a sense, that’s what we all desire; it’s our natural tendency to want to be the […]