If you are anything like me, you may work really hard to pick out the perfect outfit every day; but especially before an outing or a big occasion. However, our spiritual clothing is far more important than the visible physical clothes we have on. Our inner lives and hearts are critical because our predominant thoughts will ... read more
Walking in Holiness: A Bible Study
As children of God, we are called to walk in holiness. However, holiness is frequently viewed as a huge unattainable feat. It is perceived as an attribute that describes God and Jesus, but not us. After all, “we are only humans.” But regardless of how we may feel, the believers in the New Testament were often ... read more
Included ‘In Christ’
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Ephesians 1:13a Being included feels good. It boosts our fragile self ego. We can clamor for inclusion into a club, honor society, a particular circle of friends, or even a ministry in church. Striving for ... read more
The Forgiveness Commitment
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 I once awoke from spiritual slumber to the realization that I had led myself into the stronghold of unforgiveness and offense. ... read more
Healing of the leper: My favorite miracle
In Matthew 8:1-4 we are given the account of the healing of the leper by Jesus Christ. As a result of his devastating skin disease, the man was ostracized and deemed unclean and untouchable. The leprous man knelt before Jesus and said to Him "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." He did not question Jesus' ... read more
Jesus turns water into wine: a miracle of provision
I had often wondered why Jesus bothered turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana of Galilee (John 2:1-11). Surely, it was not a life or death situation. They definitely didn't need wine for survival. Worst case scenario, the guests would have gone home grumpy and annoyed at the host for not meeting their expectations. ... read more
