Posts with the tag “offering”

"But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep." - 1 Corinthians 15:20In ancient Israel, the first fruits offering was a big deal. When the harvest began, farmers would bring the very first and best of their crop to the temple as an offering to God. This was not just about gratitude - it was a declaration of faith. By giving the first fruits, th...  Read More

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." - Luke 19:10   God’s love is relentless. It’s not the kind of love that gives up after one or two attempts to reach you. God is persistent—He chases after you, offering His love over and over again, regardless of how many times you’ve turned away. His love isn’t a one-time offer, and it’s not limited by our failures or our resistance. It’s un...  Read More

"The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin." - Proverbs 10:8   Life is a journey of learning and growth—a journey where we not only seek wisdom from those who are older and wiser than us but also have the opportunity to impart wisdom to those who are younger and less experienced. Just as we benefit from the counsel of mentors, we also have a responsibility to be mentor...  Read More

“And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” - Ephesians 5:2  Earlier this month, all around the country, people celebrated LOVE. More specifically, they celebrated a romantic love for a partner. Love always seems to be on the brain a little more than normal when February rolls around. So what better time than this month to stop and t...  Read More