Fruit of the Spirit – Part 1
Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
A Meaningful or Meaningless Life
Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 (NIV84) 1The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem: 2″Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” 3What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun? 4Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. 5The sun rises and the sun sets, and hurries…
The Inalienable RIGHT to Life
Job 33:4 (ESV) The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. 1 John 5:11 (ESV) And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
Christianity and Culture
Matthew 5:14-16 (ESV) 14You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. 1 Peter 5:13 (ESV) But in…
Instructions for 2023
Leviticus 20:23 (ESV) And you shall not walk in the customs of the nation that I am driving out before you, for they did all these things, and therefore I detested them.
The Never Ending Story — The Never Ending Supply
Luke 1:26-33 (NIV84) 26In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are…
What’s In a Name?
Isaiah 7:14 (ESV) Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Signs and Symbols of Christ’s Birth
Scripture Reading Luke 2:12 (ESV) “And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” Matthew 2:2, 10, 11b (ESV) 2 ”Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 10 “When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11…Then, opening…
Thanksgiving Proclamation
Psalm 97:1, 12 (ESV) 1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! 12 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name! Luke 17:11-19 (ESV) 11 On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their…
A Synchronized Life
Psalm 37:1-19 (NIV) 1Of David. Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; 2for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5Commit your way to the LORD; trust…