“How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1 There is so much division among Christians right now for several reasons. People are divided over sexuality, abortion, politics, etc. We are called to be one body of Christ. We are called to love our neighbors and love our enemies. […]

“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through His Spirit that dwells in you.” Romans 8:11 NRSV We all have a limited amount of time on this earth. We don’t know the hour […]

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3 NRSV Humans are naturally selfish. We are programmed to look after ourselves and our own interests, which can cause us to block out the needs of others around us. We have tunnel vision sometimes. One of Jesus’ […]

“When the spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” John 16:13 NRSV Do you ever question which way you should go or what choice […]

“As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” Colossians 3:12 NRSV I’m coming at you with questions today. How do you carry yourself in public? How do you treat other people, especially those who are different than you? Does it reflect God’s love? Is it how Jesus […]

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 NRSV Have you ever felt […]

“Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s spirit dwells in you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16 NRSV What does it mean to be God’s temple? To me, it means that I am a sanctuary to those in need. I can offer comfort and healing even outside of the walls of the church. […]

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” John 14:27 NRSV In this passage, Jesus is comforting His disciples. He has told them that He will soon be […]