The Power of Writing Down the Word

Deuteronomy 17:18-20 18 “When he sits on the throne as king, he must copy for himself this body of instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests. 19 He must always keep that copy with him and read it daily as long as he lives. That way he will learn...

Beware of Religiosity and Rationality

1 Corinthians 1:22-24 (AMP) For Jews demand signs (attesting miracles), and Greeks pursue [worldly] wisdom and philosophy, but we preach Christ crucified, [a message which is] to Jews a stumbling block [that provokes their opposition], and to Gentiles foolishness...

Learning From Mary’s Intercession

John 2:3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”     Beloveds, here we see Mary, the mother of Jesus, playing a pivotal role at the wedding in Cana. The guests have run out of wine, a situation that could bring...

Faith and Patience Unlock God’s Promises

Hebrews 6:11-12 And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.    ...

From Waiting at the Gate to Worshiping in the Temple

Acts 3:8-10 So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them–walking, leaping, and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising God. Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and...