Life's Inanities and Ironies

Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper, is a sacred act of worship—a moment to remember Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, proclaim His gospel, and unite as His church. However, the Bible provides a sobering warning about participating in this ordinance improperly. In 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 (NKJV), the Apostle Paul declares: “ Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. ” For those who hold the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, this passage calls for serious reflection. What does it mean to partake in an “unworthy manner”? What are the consequences? And how should we prepare? Let’s dive into Scripture to find the answers. The Corinthian Context: A Church in Chaos To grasp Paul’s warning, we first ne...

Have an extra post today. God laid this on my heart earlier today and just felt the need to get it out.  So please, if you've already read my first posting today, take the time to read this one also.  _---_----_-----------___--------------------------_-------------------------- In a world constantly shifting beneath our feet, where headlines scream of uncertainty and cultural currents pull us in every direction, where do we find our anchor? For believers, our steadfast hope is found in the unchanging Word of God. The Apostle Peter, in his second letter, addresses us as "beloved," a tender reminder of God's deep affection for His people. He wasn't introducing new ideas, but stirring up our "pure minds by way of reminder" —a call to awaken our spiritual senses and rekindle our zeal for divine truth. ​Our anchor for this vital reminder comes from 2 Peter 3:2 (NKJV): " that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, ...

The Book of Acts, chapter 2, verses 14-41, records a defining moment in Christian history: Peter’s sermon on the Day of Pentecost. This passage reveals the literal fulfillment of God’s promises, the undeniable truth of Jesus’ resurrection, and the birth of the Church through the power of the Holy Spirit. For those who hold to the authority of Scripture, this account is not just history—it’s a call to faith, repentance, and transformation that echoes into our lives today. The Event of Pentecost On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples in a dramatic and miraculous way. They began speaking in tongues, proclaiming God’s wonders in languages they had never learned. A crowd gathered, amazed and perplexed, and some mocked, saying, “ They have had too much wine” (Acts 2:13, NIV). Peter quickly corrected them: “ These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! ” (Acts 2:15, NIV). He pointed to the prophet Joel, declaring, “ In the last days...