The Pharisee in Me
It is possible that when you hear about the Pharisees you relate them to bad people. And no wonder, for we know very well of the differences that they had with Jesus. The religious leaders of Israel had an … Continue reading →
It is possible that when you hear about the Pharisees you relate them to bad people. And no wonder, for we know very well of the differences that they had with Jesus. The religious leaders of Israel had an … Continue reading →
Christmas is the most anticipated day of the year for children (and adults as well). I remember as a child the excitement of creating my Christmas wish list. There was no better feeling than creating the list while going through … Continue reading →
It seems like Christmas season celebration starts earlier every year. As soon as October is over Christmas decorations start showing up in a lot of places. Aside from the commercial aspect, we cannot deny that decorations somehow inspire a feeling of … Continue reading →
The importance of an object comes from the material or sentimental value it has for the owner. This value, in turn, defines how the owner will care for that object. Some objects can be particularly valuable because of their … Continue reading →
One of the most famous fairy tales is the story of Snow White. The story is about a young woman whose beauty was envied by her stepmother, who was willing to kill her in order to be considered the most … Continue reading →
In the first part of this study we talked about how our lives are similar to that of the characters in the ransom movies. One thing you will never see in these films is the hostage returning to the kidnappers … Continue reading →
The people of Israel were freed from their slavery with the promise of being taken to the Promised Land. God’s purpose was to release them from both their physical and their spiritual slavery. For you are a holy people … Continue reading →
In our last teaching we talked about the basic requirements needed to become effective witnesses of Jesus. An important aspect to consider, if we want to become effective witnesses, is to make sure we follow the example given by our … Continue reading →
Is justice fair? It is all about perspective. If you are the person being judged and have been found guilty, you will probably think that justice is unfair, but if you were found not guilty, you will think that justice … Continue reading →
Though salvation is an individual matter, we cannot ignore the preeminence of the life of the church. The importance of this is reflected in the Lord’s Prayer: In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. … Continue reading →