Made to Be

and he made us to be a Kingdom, priests to his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.  Revelation 1:6  WEB   The small family stood in a small ancient chapel. The held the baby as an elderly priest touched the baby in their arms. He had... Continue Reading →

God Is Love

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.  1st John 4:8 NIV   Daybreak found a small group of friends climbing up into the Southern Californian hills on their mountain bikes. They rode shoulder to shoulder up steep fire-break roads to the top of a canyon enjoying each other´s company. After... Continue Reading →

Being Built

you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1st Peter 2:5 NIV   Separated by miles and even seas, they watched the house take shape. They had all built houses before but this time it was not... Continue Reading →

Chosen

For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you,  1st Thessalonians 1:4  NIV   It was nearly the last day of a Christian summer camp.  The children had done a number of exciting activities like BMX racing and rock-climbing in Yosemite National Park.  But this day was special for two young people. ... Continue Reading →

Marked in Christ

And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,  Ephesians 1:13  NIV   Two men were working in Asia in a remote and luxurious resort.  The complex included many hotels, apartments... Continue Reading →

Spiritual Blessing

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.  Ephesians 1:3  NIV   The sun was just peaking above the sea when his feet hit the sand.  The man ran along the shore as the waves broke nearby. ... Continue Reading →

Entrusted With The Word

Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.  Romans 3:2  NIV There are many reasons why the Christian is special.  The world who´s heart is evil will try hard not to see it.  But even its hatred of all that love God proves that importance is indeed... Continue Reading →

Set Apart For Jesus

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God   Romans 1:1 (NIV)   The call comes.  It is the reaction to hearing that determines how far the budding Christian will go.  We start with mere notions.  We can have the most superficial knowledge of... Continue Reading →

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