COLOSSIANS

People that have never read the full story of Jesus, which includes the entire length of the Bible, often dismiss Him as an insignificant person. The same was true of the common people who lived in Colossae. Most of what Jesus had said was watered down as “hearsay”. The citizens of Colossae concluded that Buddha…

PHILLIPIANS

This letter is full of Paul’s infectious joy! Whenever these inspired words are read, it is like the Spirit inside is dancing in delight. While you read this letter, consider the fact that Paul was in prison, chained to a guard as he wrote it. His words are a bright light of hope for all.…

EPHESIANS

In this letter to the people in Ephesus, and to us today, Paul gives us insights into the meaning of Church. It is a living, expanding organism that our heavenly Father planned from the very beginning. This letter speaks to the soul’s longing for purpose within the family of God. The apostle John made it clear;…

FIRST CORINTHIANS

Paul was about 50 years old when he entered Corinth as a tradesman making tents. By going into business with the already successful Aquila and Priscilla, Paul was able to support himself while funding his missionary work. Corinth was a wealthy seaside city in Greece with a reputation of being progressively promiscuous.  There were abundant…

JOHN

Just imagine what walking alongside Jesus must have been like! To be chosen was thrilling, but at the same time overwhelming.  For three years a select band of twelve men listened to their Teacher speak about concepts they were unable to fully understand.  They must have been shocked, stunned, and amazed as they watched Jesus…

MARK

The most concise biography of God’s genius plan is found in the book of Mark. The apostle Mark was born in Jerusalem and his mother hosted prayer groups in her home. Mark’s style of writing was very different than Matthew. God picked the perfect guy to speak to the cruel and hard audience of Rome.…

MATTHEW

Imagine yourself stilled by the Presence of God with ears to hear what the Spirit of God is saying. Are you ready to hear what God has in store for those who acknowledge Him?  Our Father uses ordinary people like you and me to overflow with His love. Matthew was like an agent of the…

Zechariah

The young prophet Zechariah offered words to encourage the children of Israel as they labored to rebuild the Temple.  His words painted a bright picture of the perpetual blessing that was coming to Israel. As Haggai was aging, God sent Zechariah to reinforce His remnant that returned to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity in…

Haggai

Haggai is the first messenger that God sent after the exile. His name means “feast.”  While Zechariah prophesied for three years, Haggai only prophesied for four months. The king of Persia allowed 50,000 broken yet hopeful Jews to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple.  Rebuilding Solomon’s Temple was a giant task. After laying the…