Author Archives: Bill Rasco

Crucified

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Bill Rasco

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Treasure

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Bill Rasco

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” ~ 2 Corinthians 4:7 In his book, Life on the Mississippi, great American author, Mark Twain, recounts his … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Transformed

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Bill Rasco

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” ~ Romans 12:2 Sometimes it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Servant

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Bill Rasco

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” ~ Mark 10:45 There is a bookshelf in my parents’ home. On that bookshelf there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Spread

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Bill Rasco

“And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region.” ~ Acts 13:49 As the church took root in the first century, the powerful story of Jesus began to spread. While the church experienced persecution and the Christians … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Reading | Leave a comment

Church

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Bill Rasco

“So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.” ~ Acts 2:41 What does it mean to be the church? In the first century, the gospel was changing lives and calling … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Reading | Leave a comment

Jesus: Son of Man

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Bill Rasco

“And he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”” ~ Luke 6:5 Incarnation. The word describes Jesus as He left heaven to be born a man. It is an amazing act of grace on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Reading | Leave a comment

Healing

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Bill Rasco

“But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.” ~ Malachi 4:2 Turkish novelist and playwright, Mehmet Murat Ildan once wrote, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Reading | Leave a comment

Restoration

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Bill Rasco

“At that time I will bring you in, at the time when I gather you together; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes,” says … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Reading | Leave a comment

Wait

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Bill Rasco

“I hear, and my body trembles; my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters into my bones; my legs tremble beneath me. Yet I will quietly wait for the day of trouble to come upon people who invade us.” ~ … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Reading | Leave a comment