Drawing Near to God

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about the child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2:16-19

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:5-6

Although Paul realized that circumcision was not necessary for salvation, he knew that in order for Timothy to be eff...

What is the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ? It is a very simple and familiar message to many people: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” -John 3:16

John 3:16 might be so familiar to you, whether you would identify yourself as a follower of Christ o...

Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out what I have so faithfully done for the house of my God and its services. Nehemiah 13:14

When Nehemiah heard about the broken promises of the people, he immediately initiated reforms. His faithful response as the leader of the people was to set things in order. He b...

Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received the five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained five more....