Love Intentionally

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. John 13:34 … Read more

Joy is a Gift from God

You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore. -Psalm 16:11 I … Read more

The Blessing of Peace

For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty … Read more

There Is Always Hope

There is hope for your future, says the Lord: your children shall come back to their own country. -Jeremiah 31:17  Dear members and friends, According … Read more

We Need Each Other

Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. -2 Corinthians … Read more

The Bible as Literature

As soon as he came near the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, Moses’s anger burned hot, and he threw the tablets from … Read more

To Anger is Human

Now let me alone so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them, and of you I will make a … Read more

Modern Day Idolatry

[Aaron] took these from them, formed them in a mold, and cast an image of a calf, and they said, “These are your gods, O … Read more

What is pleasing to God?

Every native Israelite shall do these things in this way, in presenting an offering by fire, a pleasing odor to the Lord. -Numbers 15:5  Dear … Read more