A very well-known Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 13:13. Coming at the end of Scripture’s famous chapter on love, Paul concludes this beautiful section by writing, “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” Chances are, even those who have never read the Bible or attended a … Continue reading The Highest Virtues
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Shakin’ off Snakes
A couple of weeks ago, I read Acts 28, and while doing so, I had what felt like an epiphany of sorts. In verses 1-6, Paul has just landed on an island called Malta. The natives show Paul and his crew “unusual kindness” and start a fire for them because it was rainy and cold. … Continue reading Shakin’ off Snakes
Fully Surrendered
A few weeks ago, on Tuesday, April 18, I read Acts 20 as part of my daily Bible reading. When I read, verse 24 of Acts 20 stood out to me. It reads, “But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course … Continue reading Fully Surrendered
The Death of Death
"The last enemy to be destroyed is death." - 1 Corinthians 15:26 In 1 Corinthians 15, after describing how Jesus will destroy every rule, authority, and power, reigning "until he has put all his enemies under his feet" (v. 25), the Bible says that the last of these enemies will be destroyed is death. Death is … Continue reading The Death of Death
Not in Vain
Empty tomb of Jesus at sunrise with crosses in background In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul makes many statements about the importance of Jesus’ resurrection. Two of the most significant are verses 14 and 17. “And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.” “And if … Continue reading Not in Vain
What is Finished?
“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” - John 19:30 Jesus’ final words from the cross, “It is finished,” are a cry of victory. But this may be one of those phrases we hear and read so often that we … Continue reading What is Finished?
Ruler and Redeemer
“This Moses, whom they rejected, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and a judge?’—this man God sent as both ruler and redeemer by the hand of the angel who appeared to him in the bush.” - Acts 7:35 This verse comes in the middle of Stephen’s speech right before he is stoned, martyred for his … Continue reading Ruler and Redeemer
Comfort and Safety
"We are here for your comfort and primarily for your safety." These words from the flight attendant rang through the Southwest Airlines aircraft preparing to take off. This is reassuring to hear when you’re about to be speeding through the air at a rate of thousands of miles per hour for a few hours, but … Continue reading Comfort and Safety
Set Your Mind Above 