“And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” ~Matthew 20:28b (ESV) Belinda found the perfect gift for her little grandchildren whose father was deployed in the military in a hot zone a world away: stuffed dolls made from a photograph of their daddy. As...
And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.” -Acts 26:24 Have you ever tried to share your faith and been mocked for it? Maybe a better question...
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. -Revelation 21:4 ESV Susan worked with preschool children throughout her whole career and...
“In 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.” Matthew 5:16 ESV The Apostle Paul wrote these strong words to the Colossians: “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you:...
“…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus…” Romans 3:23-24 The idea of “karma” has made inroads in Western thought for several decades now. It has a...
Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord” John 20:18 (ESV) Of all people, why was Mary Magdalene the chosen one to be the first person to see the risen Christ? Why not someone more prestigious, a favored disciple, or someone with a...
