But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 1st Corinthians 1:27 NIV A small group of friends stood beside the hospital bed of an unconscious brother. It had been three days since fall had left the young man... Continue Reading →
Foolishness
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1st Corinthians 1:18 NIV He did not understand the significance of the cross. David grew up in a Christian environment and knew well the story of Jesus and... Continue Reading →
Fellowship With Jesus
God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. 1st Corinthians 1:9 NIV This was the day he had looked forward to for some time. He waited patiently as the other children went first. He was the last one to step into the water before the whole congregation. ... Continue Reading →
Thanks
I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 1st Corinthians 1:4 NIV Our boy David grew up to have sons of his own. He always felt the love his parents showered upon him. Now he tries to share that same kind of love with his own children. But... Continue Reading →
AMEN
to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen. Romans 16:27 NIV Glory be to God in the Highest! We say the words. They were taught to us early. We sing the songs. Sometimes we even feel a lift of soul when we do. We can come to church. We can go... Continue Reading →
Hidden Mystery
Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, Romans 16:25 NIV In the scene of history, the human race has its emergency. But the struggling and lost are given a Hero. Unknown to... Continue Reading →
Grace With Us
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Romans 16:20 NIV The grace of Jesus is with us all! He has come to us and become the living reflection of God. He has brought us grace untold. Christ has opened a door of... Continue Reading →
Not Christ
For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. Romans 16:18 NIV We can almost hear the author´s anguish in the last words of his letter. He tries to guide his reader’s hearts to seek God instead of being... Continue Reading →
Watch Out!
I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. Romans 16:17 NIV We are warned to be on the alert for people who put obstacles in the way of others and make it... Continue Reading →
Receive
I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many people, including me. Romans 16:21 NIV Our call to step out of the world and step in behind... Continue Reading →
