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…
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…
“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…
If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” (Ps. 11:3) Reflections on Psalm 11:3 Psalm 11:3, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” poses a profound question that resonates deeply within the hearts of the faithful. This verse is part of the larger context of Psalm 11. It invites reflection on the stability of moral…
“… the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth” (1 Tim. 3:15). Reflections Through Scripture Throughout human history, pillars have embodied strength and stability. In architecture, they hold structures firm, resisting the forces of gravity and time. In Scripture, pillars extend beyond their physical utility to signify unwavering faith, divine support, and the steadfastness of…
If I am delayed, you know how one ought to behave in the household of God. This household is the church of the living God. It is the pillar and support of the truth 1 Tim. 3:15). Foundations of Faith and Stability Throughout the Bible, pillars are used as profound symbols representing strength, steadfastness, and foundational support. In the context…
