Paul was writing to Gentile believers in or near Rome. These new Jesus followers had come out of an environment that was extremely self-indulgent. The gods they had previously worshiped were elevated in order to help with harvest, or fertility, or finances. It was a form of heathen worship...

This verse is packed full of meaning and I could write a lot about it. However, for your time and mine I will only focus on a few main points. One thing that must be noted is the “Therefore” that is at the beginning of the verse. This is referring to all of Romans up until this...

Throughout this year we have all heard, no matter whom you voted for, that change is a comin’, a “change we can believe in”. Without getting political here, it got me wondering; exactly what kind of change are we looking for? What kind of change am I looking for? Has there...

Every time I come face to face with the cross, I am blown away by the Love that Jesus showed for us.  Humanity tries endlessly for reparation, but will never find God through religious duties.  We can fill our lives with going to church and striving to live a good moral life, but anything...

Webster’s Dictionary defines confessing as to tell or make known.  We live in a society that love certain types of confessions.  We love to confess the faults of others (gossiping).  We love to confess the positive aspects about ourselves (bragging).  Think back to yesterday, did you...