“Take and eat, this is my body which is given for you.”
“Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf.” (1 Corinthians 10:17) We show we are united around a cause or situation in many...
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Mark 11:9) Have you ever given anyone a hug (not in the past year)? How about a handshake and an embrace (also...
Jesus prays fervently to the Father
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of...
General Invitation, Specific Promise
by Mark Hayes, President of Ministry For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) A particular...
Jesus rebuilds the greatest temple!
“Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.’” (John 2:19) How do you measure the time it takes to build large structures? Weeks, months, years? I...
“How awesome is this place!” (Gn. 28:17a)
There was a lot on Jacob’s mind. After deceiving his blind father and making his brother, Esau, murderously angry, he fled. He lost his home. He lost his family. There was a fear of...
God keeps all of his promises
“I will bless you greatly, and I will multiply your descendants greatly, like the stars of the sky and like the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the city gates...
Listen to him!
“This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” (Mark 9:7b) Did you ever stop to think about how many ways you are pulled in by “voices” that say “Listen to me!” in...
Be considerate of those weak in faith.
Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak. (1 Corinthians 8: 9) I have a daughter and a grandson who have eliminated gluten from...