…and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere. Ephesians 6:17Ephesians 6:17English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV17 . Let God’s saving power be like a [...]

Hebrews 5 relates that even Jesus experienced spiritual growth, and then contrasts that with our own spiritual growth. Jesus’ growth is praised, while the letter’s audience is challenged for failing to develop. So let’s take a look. So even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. In this way, [...]

…and surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20Matthew 28:20English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV20 and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.WP-Bible pluginb The presence of God is a promise to those who [...]

I attended a small church in Charleston one weekend about a year ago with a friend. During the sermon (which spoke something of unity) the man who spoke referred to the tomb that was found supposedly containing Christ’s bones. He said that his response to the question of the finding’s validity was “who knows, and [...]