The Bible clearly upholds the structure of master and slave, so how is that scripture meant to speak to us today?
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After losing her campaign to become the first woman president, Hillary Clinton said, “To all the little girls who are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams.”
As we take a look back at the law and the prophets through the lens of Jesus, it is important to understand how Jesus relates to them.
If anger and name calling were sins that led straight to hell, we would all be doomed.
Jesus told everyone, “Blessed are the peace makers.” Does this not include himself?
Do we really believe that Jesus is all for self-mutilation or bodily harm?
Do I really have to hate my family? I thought we weren’t supposed to hate anyone, but love everyone. Is it really impossible to follow Jesus and to love my family also?
As I began to gather a list of what people felt were the most controversial scriptures in the Bible, I came across an article titled “Top 5 Controversial Bible Verses With Commentary.” I was surprised to learn that all 5 scriptures referenced were things that Jesus said.
Have you ever sat down to a meal and walked away unsatisfied? You thought you knew what you wanted but ended up not liking what you got.
Validation is something that most people desire. It is good to know when the things you have said and done actually have real value to others.
Instead of Waldo, I spend a lot of my time looking for Jesus. Where in the world is Jesus?
It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.
Can you imagine if Jesus got upset over paying other people’s way into heaven? What if he just gave up and said, “You’re not working for it; why would I?”
Have you ever thought of Jesus as a disciplinarian?
Have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone about a topic that you know little about, but they are clearly very passionate about? You care about this person. You want the conversation to continue. But what do you say?
Ultimately, our hope is not in our own words but in the everlasting words of God. It is on the promises of God we stand.
We were granted unity with one another and told to care for each other as a way to nurture our love of God. It’s a win win!
Along with the rest of creation, God created us. But we were just a form, until God breathed into us.
Do you treat the space around you as though there is potential to create life from it?
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France