Kindness and Patience

 1 Timothy 1:12-17 v 14 “Our Lord was very kind to me. Through His kindness he brought me to faith and gave me the love that Christ Jesus shows people.”                                     V 16 “However, I was treated with mercy so that Christ Jesus could use me, the foremost sinner, to demonstrate patience. Paul is writingContinue reading ” Kindness and Patience”

  Figure it out, think it through!

 Luke 14:25-33 v 29 “Otherwise, if you lay a foundation and can’t finish the building, everyone who watches will make fun of you.” Jesus used two different stories to emphasize what it takes to be a disciple. Large crowds were following Him. “So those who do not carry their crosses and follow me cannot beContinue reading ”  Figure it out, think it through!”

    Transformation by Love

 Philemon 1 1- 1-21v 7 “Your love for God’s people, gives me a lot of joy and encouragement. You, brother, have comforted God’s people.” Paul in prison at this time writes this short letter which is found in the New Testament showing how a person can be transformed by faith in God. He also commendsContinue reading ”    Transformation by Love”

What now?

 Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-16.v 8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Love each other. Provide food and shelter to strangers. Remember those in prison, those being mistreated. Work at your marriage. Imitate the faith of leaders who have spoken the word to you. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”Continue reading “What now?”

A good time to do the right thing

 Luke 13: 10 – 17v 17 “As He said this, everyone who opposed Him felt ashamed. But the entire crowd was happy about the miraculous things He was doing.” In today’s reading, we find Jesus teaching in a church on the day of worship. He saw a woman physically bent over, who had been likeContinue reading “A good time to do the right thing”