Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and she will name Him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a Son, and they shall name Him Immanuel, which translated means, God with us. Matthew 1:23 And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7... Read More
November 21, 2025
Love One Another
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“Love one another…” (1 John 3:11; 3:23; 4:7; 4:11-12; 2 John 1:5) Love and Lordship in Focus...I’ve asked this question many times, and it is the title of a classic rock-and-roll song, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Maybe it’s a question we should be asking in our Christian relationships, our churches and in our discipling of others to make more disciples of Jesus Christ. In a word the answer is, “EVERYTHING!” However, we must consider what we mean by love and more importantly,... Read More
November 13, 2025
Giving Thanks – Our Ultimate Identity in Christ
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“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Love and Lordship in Focus…Perhaps the greatest identity we have in Christ is that He makes us completely new in Him. The old person and selfish flesh no longer have to rule over us as we choose Christ and His Holy Spirit in us by faith. Are you choosing to live as a new creation in Christ…or still living in... Read More
November 5, 2025
Greet One Another with a What?
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“Greet one another with a holy kiss (kiss of love).” (1 Peter 5:14) Love and Lordship in Focus...What does it mean to “greet one another” and do it with a kiss of love (in other texts it’s referred to as a "holy kiss”)? Why does this command seem to be totally awkward and yet it’s given to us as Christians in order to show our love to one another? What does it mean to greet fellow believers with a kiss and why is it important... Read More
October 30, 2025
Live in Humility Toward One Another
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“You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God is opposed to the proud, but He gives grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5) Love and Lordship in Focus...What do you think of when you think of humility? Maybe humiliation? I don’t know about you but that’s not something that I’m especially fond of. And yet, we’re called to put on, wear or clothe ourselves with humility? While we can certainly learn... Read More