The Greatest Command In Scripture Is Simple: To Love God and Love Others

Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest... Continue Reading →

Resist The Devil, The Pleasures of This World, and Trust in God’s Grace

"Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7)." The world faces us with many temptations. Lust, greed, envy, and pride are prevalent in social media, newspapers, advertisements, and even digested in our sphere of influence. We are only a click, drive, or phone call away from being... Continue Reading →

Daily Devotional: What Does It Mean To Worship?

"Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care (Ps. 95:6-7, NIV)." Worship is a common act by both religious and non-religious people from around the world. In traditional terms, it means to... Continue Reading →

Poem: I Was Once Told

I was once told To give up. But I kept trying. I was once told To erase my dreams But I kept dreaming. I was once told To take a break. But I kept moving. I was once told To sit on the sidelines But I kept in the game. I was once told I... Continue Reading →

Psalm 85: Praying through the Psalms

Yahweh, you have been favorable to your land. You have restored the fortunes of Jacob. You have forgiven the iniquity of your people. You have covered all their sin. Selah (Ps. 85:1-2). O God, you promise us a land flowing with milk and honey. This land is our heavenly home. Keep us from being tempted... Continue Reading →

Verse Of The Day: 2 Timothy 2:15

"Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth (2 Tim. 2:15)." All believers are called to properly handle the Word of Truth, especially those who are called by God to lead and teach others. James 3:1 warns pastors that they will... Continue Reading →

Psalm 28: Praying Through The Psalms

To you, Yahweh, I call. My rock, don't be deaf to me, lest, if you are silent to me, I would become like those who go down into the pit. Hear the voice of my petitions, when I cry to you, when I lift up my heads toward your Most Holy Place (Ps. 28:1-2, WEB).... Continue Reading →

Haiku Poem: The Soul

What does it profitsomeone who gains the whole worldbut loses their soul? Jesus once told his disciples: "What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul (Mark 8:36)?" The answer is clear: There is nothing more valuable than one's soul and eternal destiny. Money, prestige, power, success, or any... Continue Reading →

Modern Bible Commentary On Romans 16

 I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the assembly that is at Cenchreae, 2 that you receive her in the Lord, in a way worthy of the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she may need from you, for she herself also has been a helper of many, and of... Continue Reading →

Daily Devotional: Do Not Grow Weary In Doing Good

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up (Gal. 6:9)." A few months ago, my two sons and I joined a Taekwondo martial arts class. The instructor, who has a 5th degree black belt, shared his story about how... Continue Reading →

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