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Producing Fruit Worthy of Repentance

Word for the WeekDecember 28, 202510Views 0Likes 0Comments

“In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.’ Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” (Matthew 3:1-2,8 NIV) John the Baptist’s words cut through the noise of religion and tradition, calling people to a faith that is visible, tangible, and transformative.…

Unless the Lord Builds the House

Word for the WeekAugust 31, 202553Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” (Psalm 127:1 NIV). This psalm, attributed to Solomon, the wisest of kings, reminds us that human wisdom and effort must be submitted to God- the Builder of all things. It is…

Following the Master

Word for the WeekMay 18, 202596Views 0Likes 0Comments

‘“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”’ (Matthew 16:24 NIV). Many of us today claim to be Christ’s disciples, but the big question is: do we understand what it means to be a disciple of Christ Jesus? Towards…

Where Are You?

Word for the WeekFebruary 9, 2025139Views 0Likes 0Comments

“But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.” (Genesis 3:9-10 NIV). After Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, they realized their nakedness and hid from God. God’s question, “Where are you?”…