Today's passage is taken from the story of the prodigal son, a young man who asked his father for his part of the inheritance and left to spend it all, while his brother stayed behind. Upon his return, the father threw a feast but the other brother was confused as to why the father would… Continue reading Welcome Home Party
Category: Reflection
It Ain’t Easy
Doing the right thing is difficult, especially when it isn't popular. In his letter to the church in Galatia, Paul encourages the people to continue to do good because hard work pays off in the end. It's not easy to live right, to live for Christ, in fact the Bible refers to it as the "narrow… Continue reading It Ain’t Easy
Near or Far, He is Unchanging
The Bible says that God is near to the brokenhearted, but lets focus on when He's not near. Does distance make Him less of a God? Why would He not be near? When God is not near, it is because we have distanced ourselves from Him, yet this does not limit Him nor does it… Continue reading Near or Far, He is Unchanging
I Will Not Be Moved
Being raised in Florida, I grew accustomed to sun, sand, and palm trees. I've found that they are an inspiration in nature, especially during a storm. Certain types of palm trees are said to be hurricane-proof. After some research, I found that the reason for this is because they are deeply rooted and though they may… Continue reading I Will Not Be Moved
A Good Relationship
In a recent interview with Complex, Justin Bieber spoke about his beliefs saying "I'm gonna do this because He's amazing and not because I have to, but because I want to....It should just be like a personal relationship." Christianity extends far beyond the lines of religion, it is a personal relationship with God through Jesus,… Continue reading A Good Relationship
Right to Counsel
The Sixth Amendment of the United States grants it citizens the right to counsel; someone to plead on their behalf. Believers have this same right except that this "lawyer" is someone with much more authority. Moreover, what better person to intercede on our behalf, than someone who has already walked down this path? We have… Continue reading Right to Counsel
A Promise is a Promise
Ever since I was a child, I've been hearing about Christ's return. To be honest, I've often wondered about this because it seems like a long time to be waiting. Yet, He promised to return in John 14:3.Today's passage reminds us that God hasn't forgotten about us, like many would think, but that He's trying to… Continue reading A Promise is a Promise
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