“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1) As I read this verse posted from Biblegateway.com, it instantly prompted the mental imagery of Julie Andrews in her role as Mary Poppins singing the song “A Spoonful of Sugar.” In the scene, Mary Poppins is an English nanny who… Read More »

“so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:28) Happy Monday! Today’s verse from the author of Hebrews gives us the central theme of Christianity. We were created… Read More »

“I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and… Read More »

“I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He… Read More »

Scripture describes God’s glorious day! “Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed – in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)… Read More »

“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” (Colossians 1:13-14) We have all heard pastors use the phrase “by the power and glory of our Lord and Savior” many times. And most likely,… Read More »

“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me – the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” (Acts 20:24) Today’s verse is a quote from Paul recorded in a sub-section of Acts titled… Read More »

“But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” (Acts 20:24) This verse encapsulates Paul’s deep commitment to his… Read More »

“Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your… Read More »

“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.” (Romans 15:1-2) The overall meaning of these two verses is quite clear, we are called to be mindful of where new Christians are… Read More »