“I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10) Dear Friends – When Christ said that He came to give us life, we already had life, didn’t we? Well, mortal life anyway, as we were bound by the Original Sin of Adam and Eve to eternal death if Jesus hadn’t come to redeem that sin. As our Savior, Christ’s death on the cross was the one-time sacrifice …
“Wrath and fury to those who selfishly disobey The Truth and obey wickedness.” (Romans 2:8) Dear Friends – Ignorance of God prevails in all the neighborhoods of the world as we watch crime and immorality rise to such unprecedented heights; tolerance of evil, and its jaw-dropping moments, has become the new norm, exacerbated by the pandemic. Egotists are thriving in this social-media-fed frenzy of critical exposures, hateful speech, and downright …
“The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.” Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.” (Luke 1:30-31, 38) Dear Friends – Imagine being told, …
“Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15) Dear Friends – Too much rich holiday food has many of us repenting from such gastrological indulgences to the point that we might declare, “never to eat again!” or at least, to fast or go on a healthy diet to start off the New Year. Changing habits… …