Service is another vital component of biblical community. Jesus modeled servanthood, teaching His disciples that greatness in His kingdom is found in serving others (Mark 10:43-45). The early church's care for widows, orphans, and the needy reflects the call to serve within the community ...
“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.”– Colossians 2:8 An interesting thing often happens after elections in this country. Followers of Jesus ...
Then he laid hands on the man’s eyes a second time and he saw clearly; his sight was restored and he could see everything distinctly. (Mark 8:22-26) SEE EVERYTHING DISTINCTLY: It is a very interesting gospel reading from Mark today. On his first attempt, did Jesus fail in his ...
In the Psalms, we read the beautiful promise that: "The Lord is my rock,... Love Bible Verses Quotes about Love - Read verses that provide guidance on topics relating to love such as; relationships, marriage, family, children, strength, and love of others. The Bible says that God is...
1. As are we, our churches are connected, serving a Living God and united in a common bond: 2. Our lives are to witness in a way that others may see the Lord’s light shining … FIND OUT MORE Join our Community If you would like to share your devotions, contact us. We look ...
Fifth, our experience helps us to identify with the pain of others, albeit only in very small measure. Our struggles remind us of the much greater suffering that the poor and marginalised experience on a daily basis. Trials help us to be better listeners to the stories of those who suffer...
Scriptures on Happiness: Psalm 118:24“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Proverbs 15:13“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” Psalm 37:4Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of yo...
In light of this it is no wonder that Annias and Caiaphas were the architects and engineers of the farce of a trial, under cover of night, and before “normal office hours” on the Friday morning of the day Jesus was legally murdered. They were the jeer leaders. They, and their plants...
Who’s really in charge. And it Affirms: It’s God… No matter how bad things may look right now on earth, God reigns.God’s in charge. Maybe that’s important for us, right here and right now, at Justo Mwale. No matter what challenges we face, God is sitting on the throne. ...
more clear that God was at work in our lives, making sure we had what we needed, just as he had done over the previous year. It may have been stressful and a little scary, but Jeff and I continually reminded each other to be patient. Things needed to happen on God’s time, not ...