The Father of our Lord

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,  2ndt Corinthians 1:3  NIV   A young man set off to make it in the world.  But soon, he found that it takes more strength, more wisdom, and more effort than he was... Continue Reading →

Do Everything in Love

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.  Do everything in love.  1st Corinthians 16:13-14   She was a single mother.  She had to work long hours to keep her and her baby fed.  She had bills to pay and a house to keep.  It was hard for... Continue Reading →

Labor Not in Vain

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.  1st Corinthians 15:58  NIV   He started out delivering to the company´s various shops in town.  The man worked hard until the... Continue Reading →

The Sting of Death

"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?"  1st Corinthians 15:55  NIV   All she ever wanted was to be a good wife and mother.  She loved her family with a super-human force that welled up from within her.  She could easily understand the love of God for all the love... Continue Reading →

Will Be Changed

in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.  1st Corinthians 15:52  NIV   A small boy stood by the campfire where the grown-ups were enjoying light conversation.  He wanted so much to share some... Continue Reading →

Flesh and Blood

I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.  1st Corinthians 15:50  NIV   Oh, how he enjoyed when his friends came to visit him.  They would get out their Bibles and look at texts together.  It was a blessing to be... Continue Reading →

Die Every Day

I die every day--I mean that, brothers - just as surely as I glory over you in Christ Jesus our Lord.  1st Corinthians 15:31   Her problems were too big for her.  She was not able to change any part of her situation on her own, no matter how much she tried.  The children needed... Continue Reading →

Dominion

Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.  1st Corinthians 15:24  NIV   By the fireplace, a couple had a porcelain cat.  This figure had been with them for a long time, but one day it got possessed.  Strange... Continue Reading →

From the Dead

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 →

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