“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” (Galatians 5:13) Anyone who served in the military can confirm the idea that there is a cost to having freedom. There is nothing free about it. Yet, when… Read More »

“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” (1 Corinthians 1:10) Most people can understand the idea of… Read More »

“My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20) This week at Sunday school we got into an… Read More »

“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” (Hebrews 6:10) This verse comes out of a section of Hebrews focused on the growth of a Christian. Just prior to this verse is the argument for… Read More »

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) I believe there has been, and probably still is, a fair amount of scholarly debate on the power of the… Read More »

“As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.” (Ecclesiastes 11:5) Why do we hear so much about nuclear power in media today? Well, for starters the technology behind nuclear power… Read More »

“Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’ “‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’ But while… Read More »

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” (Psalm 139:13-14) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI-j9oQMYdU Let’s clap, one, two, hey – Oh, yeah Let everything – That has breath – Praise the Lord (you… Read More »

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” (Proverbs 31:30) I would argue that this verse is just as valid across all of God’s creation, man and woman alike. Nonetheless, the specific verse we have in today’s nugget draws a comparison between a charming and… Read More »

“Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:12) This verse underscores the importance of recognizing and respecting those who labor diligently in service to the Christian community. It encourages believers to appreciate and honor… Read More »