2 Corinthians 5:16-21 The terms new, new and improved and renewed are often used in advertisements, promotions and introductions. They usually denote a product or service that has been altered and is, supposedly, better than the previous or old version. This is done in many other areas of life. In politics, for example, we have…
2 Corinthians 11:13-15; 1 Timothy 4:1-2 There are many misconceptions about the devil and cartoon characterizations, in particular, are far from the truth. To accomplish his mission, the devil can look like anything or anyone he wants to. He can look like that handsome man or beautiful woman you met on the street. He can…
Something is wrong with the world today: Tension, crisis after crisis, suffering, fear, and hopelessness are everywhere. Parents kill their own children, children kill their parents, and even religious leaders are involved in sinful acts and corruption. We don’t have to look beyond our own lives to find fear, tension and despair. Why all this…
Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20 It’s easy to stop thinking about Jesus’ death and resurrection once the “Easter” holiday is past but Jesus rising from the dead is the most wonderful event in the history of the world, so let’s take a few more minutes to reflect on it. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is an accepted…
Ephesians 5:1-21 The difficulty in the church in Ephesus was the same difficulty today’s churches face. They were not sure whom they should follow. Most decisions people make are based on cultural and traditional norms and lifestyles around them. Today, more than ever before, Christians are confused and torn in trying to choose between the…
Acts 4:31 Have you ever heard people say, “I don’t have to go to church to be a Christian”? Of course, the statement is true. No one who knows his or her Bible would suggest that a person becomes a Christian by attending church or by participating in its activities. It would be foolish to…
Exodus 6:1-8 One day, while Moses was tending the flock as he usually did, He spotted a bush in flames. After approaching it, he heard God speak to him from within the burning bush! The Lord said: “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because…
Isaiah 9:2-7 If you were God and you had a very important message for the human race, how would you say it? Would you use a loud, booming voice from heaven? W ould you broadcast it on every television channel at once? W ould you write the message across the sky? Or would you spread…
John 1:40-42; 4:25-30; 39-42 For many people, it was not a sudden desire to go to church that brought them to church but, rather, a personal invitation by a friend, co-worker, classmate or even a total stranger. The greatest rewards in ministry do not come from extraordinary church events but from everyday person-to-person witness, something all…
John 1:40-42; 4:25-30; 39-42 For many people, it was not a sudden desire to go to church that brought them to church but, rather, a personal invitation by a friend, co-worker, classmate or even a total stranger. The greatest rewards in ministry do not come from extraordinary church events but from everyday person-to-person witness, something all…
