Author Archives: Bill Rasco

“ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” ~ 1 … Continue reading →

“ You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works,” ~ James 2:22 “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” I don’t know where the quote originated, but I have seen … Continue reading →

“ And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” ~ Hebrews 11:6 On my bookshelf is a book with … Continue reading →

“Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” ~ Matthew 16:16 Throughout the Bible, God has shown us that it is possible to be set apart for special use. One of the pictures that we … Continue reading →

“ But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.” ~ Titus 2:1 Melvin Harper is manager of an eight-thousand-acre buckeye ranch and rice farm near Bay City, Texas. “Lord, send me cowboys who aren’t Christians,” is his daily … Continue reading →

“ All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” ~ 2 Timothy 5:16-17 Think of … Continue reading →

“For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:5 Light is important. We rely on light to help show us where we are located … Continue reading →

“ And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses,” ~ Colossians 2:13 Francis of Assisi one day said to several of his … Continue reading →

“ Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.” ~ Philippians 4:4 Philippi should have been a place that Paul wanted to forget. Acts 16 tells the story. It was in Philippi that Paul confronted a girl who … Continue reading →

“ There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all … Continue reading →