Demons, Tongues, Poisons, and Healings

Read Mark 16:15-20 … The Great Commission given by Jesus is just that, a commission given to the Apostles to spread the Gospel – the Good News – of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ and the salvation that came along with that sacrifice. This driving mission statement has rightly been taken up by … Continue reading Demons, Tongues, Poisons, and Healings

Don’t Be a Grinch

Read John 14:7-11; Romans 12:1-2 … It’s a very popular movie during the Christmas season. Of all the books in the Dr. Seuss’ catalogue, reported to be more than 60, How the Grinch Stole Christmas typically ends up in the top five. The story has been made into short and long cartoon movies and even … Continue reading Don’t Be a Grinch

Circumcision of the Heart

Read Colossians 2:11-15 … Circumcision, as a practice, was not specifically limited to the Old Testament Jewish community. The practice has been noted among other nations around Israel, including the Egyptians, “and so in itself is not a distinguishing mark.”[i] Yet for the Israelites, the rite was a distinguishing mark, one that identified the individual … Continue reading Circumcision of the Heart