by tschroder100@gmail.com | Mar 27, 2018 | Atheism, Bible, Faith, Islam, Jesus, Suffering, Witness
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Cor 1:18) What is the message of the cross? Why is it foolishness to those who are perishing? Why is it the power of God to those who are...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Mar 23, 2018 | Atheism, Bible, Jesus, Ministry, Morality, Sexuality, Witness
“When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone….’” (James 1:13-15) The oldest excuse for giving in to temptation is that of Adam: “Don’t blame me; blame Eve.” Eve said, “Don’t blame me; blame the...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Mar 22, 2018 | Bible, Church, Jesus, Ministry, Morality, Politics, Suffering, The World, Witness
Henri Nouwen maintains that the third temptation of Jesus was the temptation of power. “The devil took Jesus to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. ‘All this I will give you, if you will bow down and worship me.”...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Mar 21, 2018 | Atheism, Bible, Faith, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Witness
The second temptation to which Jesus was exposed was the temptation to do something spectacular, something that would win him great applause and popularity. “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from the highest point of the temple and let the angels catch...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Feb 11, 2018 | Atheism, Bible, Church, Jesus, Ministry, Morality, Sexuality, Witness, Worship
On Ash Wednesday we begin the season of Lent, which, by church tradition, prepares us for Easter by reminding us of our need to renew our repentance and faith. Jesus began his ministry by proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come. The kingdom of God is...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Dec 29, 2017 | Bible, Faith, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Reading
The most essential building block in the life of a Christian is establishing a daily devotional life of Bible meditation, application and prayer. Without that we will flounder in our daily lives, lacking guidance, wisdom and the strength to mature in our spiritual...
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