In a Nutshell

“Do not go in the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter any city of the Samaritans, but rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”  (Matt. 10:5-8) “For a child will be...

Hearing and Understanding 2

 “He awakens Me morning by morning. He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. The Lord God has opened My ear…” (Isa. 50:4-5) Back in Old Testament times, there were no copiers to turn out millions of copies of the sacred texts. They were hand-written by Scribes,...

Hearing and Understanding

 “Jesus said to them, ‘Is this not the reason you are mistaken, that you do not understand the Scriptures or the power of God?’” (Mark 12:24-25) “So, we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark...

The Pursuit of Perfection

“Therefore, you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matt. 5:48) “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so...