The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (NIV) The Odessa American newspaper reported about the night of October 16, 1987: “The world...
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NIV) It’s a thing of beauty: a glistening silver 1955 Porsche 356 2-door convertible. ...
“Listen to this, O house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel and come from the line of Judah, you who take oaths in the name of the Lord and invoke the God of Israel– but not in truth or righteousness– you who call...
“The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the Lord will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. I will make rivers flow on barren heights, and springs within the...
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 (NIV) The Jewish leaders, especially the Pharisees and teachers of the Law, were very big on external purity. This included specific ways of washing their hands, and total avoidance of contact...
Matthew 5:1-3 (NIV) Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus begins His...
