Category Archives: 21st Century Biblical Reflections

The healing power of life Jesus realized at once that healing power had gone out from him, so he turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my robe?” – Mark 5:30 Mark 5:25-34  25 A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding.  26 She had suffered a greatContinue reading “The healing power of life”

Undefiled religion Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. – James 1:27 Isaiah 1:17-18  17 Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights ofContinue reading “Undefiled religion”

Prevaricator in chief The devil was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. – John 8:44 2 Corinthians 11:14-15  14 No wonder, for even SatanContinue reading “Prevaricator in chief”

Where’s the beef? James 2:18 Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.” James 2:17-20  17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. UnlessContinue reading “Where’s the beef?”

Making good people helpless will not make bad people harmless For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you. – Mark 7:21-23  Romans 1:28-32   28 SinceContinue reading “Making good people helpless will not make bad people harmless”