“Epaphras … always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.“ (Colossians 4:12) Epaphras, Paul’s esteemed colleague and thought to be the founder of the Colossian church, was also a known prayer worker/warrior, laboring fervently in prayer to ensure the lovers of …
(“What’s So Amazing About Grace?” Reprised) Several times this May 2023, the pull to pen something on the concept of grace was strong, but I resisted each time. A two-part series on the subject furnished more than enough to build upon in personal study last year if any reader so …
Venerating Our Fallen Heroes, Recognizing Our Risen Champion Memorial Day, a federally-recognized holiday set aside to honor United States armed forces personnel who died in service, provides a yearly opportunity to validate and commemorate all the valiant men and women – fallen heroes – for their outstanding service coupled with …
Mother Me, Mother Mine Oh the thrill of love divine! Heaven’s usher into human race Displays the wonders of His grace! 💐🌹💐 Mother Me, Mother Mine Resplendent joy of love sublime! Life coach-cheerleader all-in-one Each major league leads victories won. 💐🌹💐 Mother Me, Mother Mine What glories lie in love’s design! Bounty provider, tender nurse The law of kindness …
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect …” (1 Peter 3:15) Question: In the Bible, how can Jesus be God’s …
The Cross *** “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the …
“… by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, through His flesh” … (NASB) The Cross (And The Mercy Seat) Standing empty on Calvary’s hill, the cross immediately transposes believing observers from the realm of blatant sin symbolism, cruelty and decimation to keen representation …
The Cross Heaven For the first time in eternity, all of Heaven went silent. The four and twenty elders defied their usual custom of lying prostrate before the throne, firmly planted on their feet on either side of the throne, eyes glued to the Father. The Seraphim & Cherubim had ceased …
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? The hit song and eponymous biopic from which this title is derived depict a lovely and talented young lady whose troubling relationship experience led to gross disenfranchisement with the concept of love. The beauty and redeeming aspects of her story resound in the …
Have you ever happily hosted an event and realized suddenly (and with a sinking feeling) that you had run out of a party essential right in the middle of the celebration? Perhaps vital food, drink, or utensils were deficient. Some shortfalls are of minor concern because the sparse item is …