Then he said to them all, “If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. 24 For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it (Luke 9:23-24). Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me Reflections on Luke…
Understanding 2 Corinthians 4:3 “And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.” (2 Cor. 4:3) In the fourth chapter of 2 Corinthians, verse 3, the Apostle Paul writes. He states, “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost.” This profound statement holds a significant meaning within the…
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”…
Personal Reflection “… and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Gal. 2:20) Growing in Faith as a Single Mother I look back on a…
A Journey of Faith and Surrender “… and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God,who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Gal. 2:20) The concept of living the crucified life is deeply…
“… making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling,” (Eph. 4:3-5). Embracing Oneness in Faith Introduction Unity in Christ is a fundamental principle that binds believers together in shared faith and purpose. This divine unity…
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people” (Prov. 14:34). Proverbs 14:34 states, “Righteousness exalts a nation.” It adds that “sin is a reproach to any people.” This verse offers profound insight into the moral fabric required for the flourishing of societies. Righteousness, in essence, represents integrity, justice, and adherence to ethical principles. When a nation…
“If you conquer, I will make you a pillar in the temple of my God; you will never go out of it. I will write on you the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem that comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name” (Rev. 3:12).…
“….if I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth” (1 Tim. 3:15). The phrase from 1 Timothy 3:15, “the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth,” always resonates with me. This phrase…
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