4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 We are destroying arguments and all arrogance raised against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, 2Corinthians 10:4-5 Is it really possible to take captive every thought […]
Disclaimer: I am just suggesting a way of trying to understand areas of scripture that have been left blank. My musings here are primarily the result of my curiosity and love for the story of us and God. What I am suggesting here about Cain, Adam and Eve, God and all mankind is an amalgamation
Recently, and over the years, I have been part of different discussion groups about this phrase that finds its way everywhere in the Bible. 2 things that we have concluded about this phrase:It doesn’t mean fearing God is assigning God with the reputation that He/She is unpredictable and mean and demands that we grovel before
1Peter 2: 2-10 Lectionary Reading Fifth Sunday Of Easter Year A RCL 2 and like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, 3 if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord. As Living Stones 4 And coming to Him as to a living
Lectionary Reading: Fifth Sunday Of Easter Year A RCL Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1 In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge;let me never be put to shame; *deliver me in your righteousness.2 Incline your ear to me; *make haste to deliver me.3 Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe,for you are my
Acts 7: 55-60 Filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look,” he said, “I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” But they covered their ears, and with a
Lectionary: Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A RCL Psalm 23 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters.3 He revives my soul and guides me along right pathways for his Name’s sake.4 Though I walk through the
Lectionary Reading: Gospel of John 10:1-10 Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him,
Acts 2:42-47 Those who had been baptized devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods
Isaiah 52:7-10 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace,who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy;for in plain sight they see the return of the Lord to Zion.Break forth together
