By Rev. Mark A. Horne Introduction Thanksgiving occupies a central place in Christian worship, serving as an expression of gratitude towards God. Ephesians 5:20 is a pivotal verse in the Epistle to the Ephesians, reflecting the theological and liturgical richness…
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. ~ Proverbs 8:13 Some of my counseling lately has dealt with the issue of pride. Do not be mistaken; pride is…
3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, 5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration…
Jesus wept. ~ John 11:35 As I sit at my kitchen table staring out the window, it is a dreary morning here in Andrews, SC. It has been raining, the clouds are still dark and gray, and there is a…
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 3 For he will deliver you from the…
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. ~ 1 Peter 2:21 (NIV; emphasis mine) I walked the grocery store this week needing some items to smoke some…
42:1 As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. ~ Psalm 42:1-2 As most of you know, I listen to different podcasts. Of course, I have…
5:15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. ~ Ephesians 5:15-17 When I was…
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. ~ Ephesians 4:15 As believers, we know love is the foundational cornerstone of “one anothering” (John…
“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is life not more…
Why are you cast down, O my soul,and why are you in turmoil within me?Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,my salvation and my God. ~ Psalm 42:5 Depression is an emotion with which many people struggle. Depression,…
Anger is an emotion that affects us all. However, few tend to think of anger with biblical eyes (Eph. 1:17-19). When we consider the whole Bible, about ten Hebrew words are often associated with anger. For instance, in Proverbs 9:7-8…