“We Believe That Jesus died and again” – Thessalonians 4:14 The word “resurrection” means “the standing up of a corpse.” Most religions teach the concept of immortality, but only the Christian faith teaches bodily resurrection. “If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them which also sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.” The patriarch Job,… Read more →
Category: Inspirational Devotionals & Bible Verses
Get Happy!
We often think that we will gain happiness by achieving, receiving or attaining. We also think that in order to be happy, we have to receive love. Think again! Research shows that our greatest fulfillment comes in large part from being connected to others and from helping them.There is truth to the saying “It is in giving that we receive.”… Read more →
God’s Essay
Two of The Revised Lectionary Readings for Sunday, 6/21/2015 Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 & Mark 4:35-41 (Psalms are written with italics, Gospel of Mark is in Bold) Psalm 107:1 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 107:2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those he redeemed from trouble. 107:3 and gathered… Read more →
Love One Another
“We are one in the Spirit … New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) – Romans 12:9-16 9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope,… Read more →
Come, Holy Spirit
Romans 8:22-27 (New Revised Standard Version of the Bible) 8:22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; 8:23 and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait… Read more →