To Promote Unity.

by | Sep 28, 2015 | Devotion

“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20) James speaks of...

Truth in the Midst of Persecution.

by | Sep 25, 2015 | Devotion

“But, O Lord of hosts, who judges righteously, who tests the heart and the mind, let me see your vengeance upon them, for to you have I committed my cause.” (Jeremiah 11:20, ESV) These words of Jeremiah are a reference to the Messiah would die for the sins...

Wisdom of Service.

by | Sep 22, 2015 | Devotion

Mark 9:30-37 In this week’s gospel reading we encounter the silent responses of the apostles to some words of Jesus. In the light of the cross, these words clearly indicate to us that Jesus had come to earth the die for our sins, an idea that was obscure and...

Rely on the Lord Jesus.

by | Sep 18, 2015 | Devotion

Isaiah 50:4-10 “Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the voice of his servant? Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God.” (Isaiah 50:10, ESV) Isaiah presents us a portrait of the Suffering Servant,...

The Power of Faith in Jesus.

by | Sep 16, 2015 | Uncategorized

The father of the demon-possessed boy complained to Jesus about the inability of the disciples to cast the demon out. Jesus replied with a remark about the faithlessness of the present generation. It is possible that the disciples were the ones lacking faith, weakened...