1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course[a] of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the flesh and … Read more

8 But now, O Lord, you are our Father;    we are the clay, and you are our potter;    we are all the work of your hand. (Isaiah 64:8 ESV) We are a workmanship that God is continually shaping just like a piece of malleable clay. Thus, we do not want to be so rigid that our hearts become … Read more

30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’” (Luke 16:30-31 ESV) Christ offer of salvation comes in a pretty straightforward message. While the scriptures … Read more

34 And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their region. (Matthew 8:34 ESV) Reflection, looking back over the week, can be a funny thing. Well, not funny, ha ha, but funny sad. I think this is why taking our Sabbath and adding an element … Read more

15 … “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand;[a] repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15 ESV) I was having a bit of a theological discussion yesterday with a few people over lunch. The discussion ranged far and wide, but at one point I mentioned that I really thought that Jesus would return … Read more