We are all pulled in many different directions every day. The world we live in is constantly trying to distract us from our primary mission as followers of Jesus – to serve God by serving others. When the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to…
When we let go of our pride, fall to our knees, and cry out to Jesus sincerely acknowledging his power to overcome – anything can happen. “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with…
The apostle Paul ends the book of Romans with a discussion about division in the church. Those Christians who were brought up with the Jewish traditions were concerned about those Christians who were not following the traditional Jewish religious rules and regulations. Paul spends…
In chapters twelve and thirteen of the book of Romans, the apostle Paul gives us a long list of do’s and don’ts that paint a graphic picture of a well-managed Christian life. It would be a good idea to keep this list on your…
In chapter seven of the book of Romans, the apostle Paul takes us on a journey through our transition from unbeliever to believer, saved by the blood of Jesus. Before trusting Jesus we were slaves to sin. Sin is the act of going against…
When the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Christian church in Rome, there was a division between the Jews who had become followers of Jesus and the non-Jewish Gentiles who were followers of Jesus. The Jewish Christians believed the Gentile Christians should also…
You may already know that the apostle Paul, who wrote much of the New Testament, was originally known as Saul of Tarsus. He was a Jewish rabbi and part of the ultra-holy group known as the Pharisees. Saul of Tarsus believed Christians were worthless…
Tragedy, calamity, betrayal, struggle, slander, and all the other difficulties we face in our lives are an important part of the complex tapestry that is God’s grand plan for our existence here in this world. The life of the Apostle Paul is characterized by…
If we stay in the Word of God, pray, remain committed to our faith, and listen carefully to the nudging of the Holy Spirit, whatever comes our way is very likely God’s desire for our life. Sometimes it’s not until we arrive at our…
If you’ve ever had the experience of building something from pages of very complicated instructions, you know that in the beginning it’s often impossible to see how the finished product will come to life. As a result, you may feel the need to stray…