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…
Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat, to drink and enjoy oneself in all one’s labor in which he toils under the sun during the few years of his life which God has given…
Ephesians 1:18 …16 I [Paul] do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the…
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…
Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. – Luke 4:35 The Philistines drew up in line against Israel,…
One being Scripture warns Christians about is the devil. In the Old Testament, Genesis first makes Satan known as a serpent speaking directly to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3:1-5), and then God speaks directly to…
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…
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.…