Posts with the tag “church”

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.” - Hebrews 10:24-25  Listen...I know what you are thinking. You read this title and think I am using this devotional as a platform to get you in the pews on Sunday morning....  Read More

“I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” (John 15:5-7)Yesterday...  Read More

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”(1 Corinthians 12:27)When it comes to the church, the Bible uses three analogies: the body, branch, and bride. The body is a representation of all of us individually. We all have different collaborative, contributing elements. The church is not just a building. It is us, and it is a body. And it’s important that whatever part we...  Read More

“A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth.” - Revelation 12:1-2 When you were a kid and you were meeting someone new, particularly an adult, the first thing they probably asked you what was your name. After you told them, usually one of t...  Read More

“In His right hand He held seven stars, and coming out of His mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance”- Revelation 1:16 The Apostle John relays a physical depiction of God, and then he says, “In His right hand He held seven stars, and coming out of His mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword...” (1:16). There has been much dispute about what the...  Read More