Christ Follower (Philippians 1)

MOTIVATE EXAMINE           Philippians 1  We Are Christ Followers Philippians 1:1-3 Philippi: modern day Greece. It became a Roman colony established with veteran soldiers, whom were likely enmeshed with Brutus & Cassius who assassinated Julius Caesar.[1] But citizens of Philippi were granted the same rights as Romans for ownership and transfer of property, along with civil…

New Year Blessing

May the road rise up to meet you.May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we gather again,may the LORD hold you in the palm of His hand.

A New Year’s Aim From An Old Man

Some people have a significant word/phrase or a bible verse for the new year. If you have one, please share in the comments. Here’s mine: Luke 2:25 “Now there was a man named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.” Simeon…

Born To Die, Dying To Live (1 Corinthians 15)

MOTIVATE EXAMINE  1 Corinthians 15              Born To Die, Dying To Live Corinthians is a letter to a church in the city of Corinth… Corinth was a port city, much like Baltimore MD, that was extremely populated, exceptionally prosperous and excessively promiscuous. A religious man named Paul had a dramatic life exurreperience that he gave up…