Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

God calls you: Masterpiece

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works … Ephesians 2:10 Traveling through an ancient city our group marveled at the ruins of a temple. Encircled by majestic mountains, it must have been an incredible sight in its day. Our teacher let us go on admiring for a while before interrupting our thoughts. We…
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What’s your name?

We’ve looked at some names of God, each one revealing a piece of who He is. And when we look at His awesome power, glory and majesty, it is even more incredible to see what He calls us. Children – sons and daughters John 1:12 Adopted Romans 8:15 Heir Romans 8:17 Beloved Jude 1:1 Friend…
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Pray for one another

Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for each other, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16 The letter James wrote to the early persecuted Church was filled with practical instruction. The believers needed to be encouraged and he consistently points to…
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Give us today

Give us today our daily bread. Matthew 6:11 When Jesus taught us to pray, He included our request for daily needs. I would have preferred if He had said “our daily bread – and enough for tomorrow, too." But He didn’t. The thing is, I think I know what I need tomorrow. But I really…
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