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In Matthew 5, Jesus told his followers to “Love your enemies.” Most of us would agree that saying this three word phrase is a lot easier than doing it. In fact, this may be one of the hardest commands Jesus ever gave. Even when we read it in the Bible, it’s extremely difficult to... Read More →

Before God brought order to the universe, it was dark, formless and empty. He spoke and light appeared. The light separated itself from the darkness. It brought clarity. Paul uses the same imagery to describe our spiritual condition before and after salvation. We were once... Read More →

Paul writes to the Ephesians from prison. He is in chains bound to a Roman guard. That would seemingly be a powerless position, yet Paul is not defeated. He is experiencing first hand the sustaining power of God’s love, and his letter to the church is one of encouragement and... Read More →

The Jews as God’s chosen people developed a culture of separation from the Gentiles (non-Jews). When the temple was built in Jerusalem, the Holy of Holies was central, it was where God dwelt. Other areas moving outward from God’s presence allowed first for priests, then Jewish... Read More →

Seeing first hand the amazing paintings and sculptures of the most renowned artists of the past and present is an amazing experience. Perhaps you’ve had the opportunity to visit some of the great architecture of Europe, the castles of Ireland, or the pyramids of Egypt. We are... Read More →

Your self-image and purpose are directly affected by what you believe about yourself. Who or what informs your beliefs? Billions of dollars are spent to convince us to look, dress, buy, admire, acquire and be a certain way. The culture of Ephesus held physical beauty and fitness... Read More →

Scriptures 1 Peter 3:13-16; Acts 4:12; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; John 14:6 Verse Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, But in your hearts... Read More →

Have you ever wondered how much time you spend worrying? The results of a survey reveal that the average person spends about two hours a day worrying. That comes out to around 730 hours of worry each year. In a 70 year life span that equals over 2,100 days of doing nothing but... Read More →

Shepherds were the first to hear the news of Jesus’ birth. This is such an integral part of the Christmas story that we can easily miss its significance. To whom do you think the birth of such a child should be announced? Logically thinking, we would first tell people of... Read More →