BUILT ON THE ROCK

Matthew 16: 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 “But what about...

Information or Transformation?

Ps. 119: 33: Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end 34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart. 35 Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. 36 Turn my heart toward your...

THE UNBROKEN CROSS

,Here’s a picture, taken around 1960, of the entire Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra. I can name three of the five string bass players off to your right, because the one in the middle is my father; the two to each side of him were family friends. In the...

THE REFORMATION LIFE: “ONE OF REPENTANCE”

“When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, ‘Repent’ (Mt 4:17), he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.” These words, both pastoral and prophetic, launched the Protestant Reformation five hundred years ago, much to the surprise of the German...

HONORARY AUNTIES, UNCLES AND PARENTS IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD

2 Tim. 1: 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,2 To Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear...