In light of today’s Supreme Court decision, I offer this piece originally written some years ago. An honest question for my liberal friends: Does the fact that I disagree with you automatically make me a “hater” in your eyes? So, … Continue reading
My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul;” another, “I follow Apollos;” another, “I follow Cephas;” still another, “I follow Christ.” … Continue reading
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and … Continue reading
God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful (1 Corinthians 1:9). Yeah, I remember when I decided to go searching for God. I figured, you know, if there’s a God out there, … Continue reading
He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:8). Sometimes I wonder if the Bible even applies to me. Because I don’t feel strong, … Continue reading
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed (1 Corinthians 1:7). You have all that you need to live the life Christ has called you to live until … Continue reading
I always thank God for you, because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way–in all your speaking and in all your knowledge–because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in … Continue reading
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:3). Paul begins each of his epistles with these words. And always in this order. Grace and Peace Go ahead and check for yourself. … Continue reading
To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ–their Lord and ours: (1 Corinthians 1:2) That’s … Continue reading
Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen (Galatians 6:17-18). Have you ever thought about the number of … Continue reading