Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Father Morelli was in the loft reading the apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians. It was in preparation for his sermon on Sunday. He was going to address the question, Does one have to be circumcised in order to be a full Christian? Although circumcision wasn't practiced among Italy's Roman …
Persecution
Image by Adobe Stock "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" - Matthew 5:10, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION 123RF Photo "In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" - 2 TIMOTHY 3:12, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION iStock Image "God will …
Continue in What You Have Learned
Photo by Ivan Samkov on Pexels.com "Indeed, persecution will afflict all who want to lead a godly life in Christ Jesus, while wicked people and impostors will grow ever worse, deceiving others and being themselves deceived. But as for you, stand by what you have learned and firmly believed, because you know from whom you have learned …
Dushan’s Decision
It was seven-thirty in the morning and Dushan was in his bedroom, trying to read his father's Jewish prayer book before he went to the office but, he couldn't concentrate. He was thinking about the conversation he had yesterday with Chioma. They were at her flat and had just finished having lunch. When they were …
Fight Fear
Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? -Psalm 54:3, 4, NKJV Photo © Masterfile With God on our side, what have we to fear? Greater is He who is …
Knowing God’s Will
Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. - Ephesians 5:17, NKJV How do you know what God's will is for your life? The best way to find out is to read His Word. God speaks to us through the Scriptures. My favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11 which says, "For I know …
God’s Mercy
No sin is so great that God's mercy can't cover it. The apostle Paul can testify to that. "This is a true saying, and everyone should believe it: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--and I was the worst of them all. But that is why God had mercy on me, so that …
Love’s Ultimate Sacrifice
Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; He has put him to grief. If he made himself as an offering for sin, he shall see his offspring, he shall prolong his days, and the good pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand - Isaiah 53:10 Whenever I watch the scenes of Jesus …
Christians Martyred in Nigeria
This is the latest Persecution and Prayer alert from The Voice of the Martyrs Canada. Sadly, a grandmother and two of her grandchildren were among those who lost their lives. Please read this story and then visit the Prayer Wall and pray for her surviving granddaughter and the other survivors who have lost their loved …
Notes to Women 