You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness

But when the time had had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.    Galatians 4:4-5 (NIV, 1984) By now, I hope that we can all agree that Mark

Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to someone else . . . .”                        Galatians 6:4 (NIV, 1984) Somewhere in the depths of Lucifer’s cold, dark heart there came a moment when it somehow made sense that he was worthy

When Jesus spoke to the people again, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”                                    John 8:12 (NIV, 1984) Christmas is the season of lights. Anything that can be used to celebrate the season will

Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your

If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.                                             Philippians 2:1-2 (NIV, 1984) One

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.                                                      Hebrews 11:1 (NIV, 1984) When asked about the meaning of Christian faith, it’s always a pretty safe practice to refer someone to this verse in Hebrews. As well we should, because this

And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.                                                                       1 Corinthians 6:11 (NIV, 1984) I recently spoke with a new friend who called from Kansas asking

“Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your

What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?  Romans 8:31-32 (NIV, 1984)