Category Archives: Bible Reading

“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” – Ephesians 5:1-2 Throughout the Bible, … Continue reading →

Galatians 4:4 holds one of those phrases that seems to have embedded itself in my heart. “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son…” With these words, Paul paints a picture of the time from … Continue reading →

“But, ‘Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.’” – 2 Corinthians 10:17 Paul quotes Jeremiah 9:24 here as he talks to the church in Corinth. His reminder is clear, if there is anything that is praiseworthy in life, it … Continue reading →

It is always funny to me to watch as a new baby comes into the church building. People flock around to congratulate the new parents and to see “who the baby looks like.” Does the baby have the father’s nose … Continue reading →

One of the most often quoted and best loved portions of the Bible is found in our reading this week. First Corinthians 13 is a chapter that speaks about love. When I was in college, I got a card in … Continue reading →

As Paul teaches the church in Corinth how to live lives fully surrendered to God, he makes a bold statement. In 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul says, “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” It is not a statement … Continue reading →

As we continue to embed the Bible this year, we begin reading the book of 1 Corinthians this week. Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth can be a difficult letter to read. Paul has so much to say … Continue reading →

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but … Continue reading →

In Romans 8:26-30, Paul shares an amazing picture with us. He starts out by telling us that the Holy Spirit is moving in the lives of God’s people. Helping us to pray, interceding with God on our behalf, moving to … Continue reading →

In Romans 1:16, Paul boldly proclaims, “I am not ashamed of the gospel.” His writing is a witness for this statement. This week we begin to read the Epistles. The apostle Paul wrote thirteen of these letters to churches. and … Continue reading →