But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1st Corinthians 15:20 NIV They knew he was going to go. He had been battling cancer for some time. His friends and family prayed a lot. But his condition got worse. Therapy held it off for some... Continue Reading →
Dead Faith
And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 1st Corinthians 15:14 NIV Two boys went to the same school. They played together and sat near each other in class. One had dreams of being a preacher. The other did not. They both studied the Bible,... Continue Reading →
Not Us, But Grace
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them--yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 1st Corinthians 15:10 NIV A man and his wife were down and out. They had... Continue Reading →
Not God of Disorder
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. 1st Corinthians 14:33 NIV The conversation at the youth camp became heated. The young people had been brought together to strengthen their faith and to prepare them to be leaders and witnesses amongst their peers. But now the subject they discussed brought out... Continue Reading →
Really Among Us
and the secrets of his heart will be laid bare. So he will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, "God is really among you!" 1st Corinthians 14:25 NIV Cautiously he stepped through the door and into the church. The woman beside him was his travel agent. She had invited him to come to church... Continue Reading →
Know What?
So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air. 1st Corinthians 14:9 In Japan on a business trip, the host company felt the need to entertain a man one evening. He was taken to... Continue Reading →
Remain
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1st Corinthians 13:13 NIV Grandma was incredible. She was a pillar of faith. It did not matter what trouble there was to face, it was to be prayed over and properly left in God´s hands. She was filled... Continue Reading →
Love Never Fails
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 1st Corinthians 13:8 He met them at the airport in a hired van. His team had returned from completing a job in another area of the world. ... Continue Reading →
Greater Gifts
But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way. 1st Corinthians 12:31 NIV A family came to the end of the line. The wife was out of work and the unemployment check was about to end. His job wouldn’t cover for the family in a world where... Continue Reading →
Drink Judgment
For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. 1st Corinthians 11:29 NIV A couple left their family and friends to live in another place. When they finally came back to visit, their old friends got everyone together for a party. However, when drinks... Continue Reading →
