They asked him, “Tell us, who is responsible for making all this trouble for us? What do you do? Where do you come from? What is your country? From what people are you?” He answered, “I am a Hebrew, and … Continue reading
michael
All the sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship (Jonah 1:5). What a sad picture. These frantic men, faced with a problem that was … Continue reading
Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. All the sailors were afraid… (Jonah 1:4-5). The Law of Unintended Consequences. I’m sure that Jonah wasn’t … Continue reading
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by the yoke of slavery (Galatians 5:1). Today is Independence Day. Today we celebrate our freedom. Of course, as … Continue reading
I’m taking a brief break from Philippians because it’s my blog and I can do what I want. We’ll be back to Paul soon, but in the meantime, shall we dive into Jonah? The word of the Lord came to … Continue reading
Whatever happens, conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. (Philippians 1:27) What will happen to you today? Oh, you can probably guess a good portion of it, but you can’t be sure, can you? Laughter, tears, … Continue reading
For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21) Is it? Is your purpose, every day, to get closer and closer to Jesus? To bring him honor and glory with your every breath? To know him, … Continue reading
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death (Philippians 1:20). The word that … Continue reading
The important thing is that in every way, from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of that I rejoice (Philippians 1:18). How will you preach Christ today, Beloved? With words? With actions? With tenderness, kindness, compassion? With … Continue reading
Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in … Continue reading