Faith & Reflection

Spiritual Reflections and Devotions

From time to time, we post selections from new and old gems of meditations either from our cherished writings or those of our congregation.

We hope you will find encouragement in the Scriptures considered or the retelling of their living in the Lord, trusting His promises and reflecting on their experiences.

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Matthew 23:9 – what did Jesus mean by “do not call anyone on earth your father” – does this mean our biological dad? Or priests?
Bible Questions and Answers
Matthew 23:9 that brings us right into the heart of how we apply Jesus’ “tough” words to our modern religious landscape. We a... Read more
Is it a sin to be rich?
Bible Questions and Answers
Money is important to live, but just how important should it be? Some people say that being a good Christian means that God will a... Read more
Not all of my family has been baptized. Do I need to worry about them getting into heaven?
Bible Questions and Answers
You do not need to worry about your unbaptized family members being excluded from heaven, because the Scriptures reveal a far more... Read more
Why would God create us if He knew we would just die?
Bible Questions and Answers
God did not create humanity with the intention of having us die; His original purpose was for mankind to live eternally in a perfe... Read more
Could people with different religions go to heaven?
Bible Questions and Answers
The question of whether people with different religions can go to heaven is answered by distinguishing between God’s universal pla... Read more
What does Isaiah 49:3-6 mean?
Bible Questions and Answers, Israel
Isaiah 49 is part of a prophecy about the restoration of Israel. When God, through Moses, gave Israel the opportunity to become Hi... Read more
Does God ask us today to stand with Israel?
Bible Questions and Answers, Israel
When Christians talk about having a certain posture toward Israel, it isn’t about politics or nationalism — it’s about recognizing... Read more
Does the general resurrection (the second) occur literally at the end of the Millennium or during it? (Revelation 20:4,5,6)
Bible Questions and Answers
The belief that the second resurrection will occur at the end of the millennium is based on Revelation 20:5, “But the re... Read more
How do we communicate with God?
Bible Questions and Answers
Prayer is how we communicate with God. It’s like a power cord that stretches all the way to Him in heaven. Prayer “charges” our he... Read more
Explain Jesus saying, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)
Bible Questions and Answers
Jesus knew his time on earth was coming to an end. Beginning in John 13:30 one of the last conversations between Jesus and his dis... Read more
What is the bottomless pit in Revelation?
Bible Questions and Answers
The phrase “bottomless pit” is found seven times in the Bible, all in the book of Revelation. Revelation is a highly symbolic text... Read more
How can the different parts of the body work together to build God’s kingdom, in 1 Corinthians 12:12-26?
Bible Questions and Answers
The “body of Christ” refers to Jesus plus his faithful followers. We want to be integrated into the body, so that what we work on ... Read more
How can you know when God has forgiven you fully?
Bible Questions and Answers
As recorded in the book of Genesis, Adam and Eve, the first man and woman, sinned by disobeying God’s commandments (Genesis 3). Si... Read more
James 4:4 says whoever is a friend of the world is the enemy of God. But then how did God “so love the world” in John 3:16?
Bible Questions and Answers
There is a difference between "loving the world" in a positive sense and "loving the world" in a negative sens... Read more
When did people first call God “Jehovah Rapha”?
Bible Questions and Answers
There are several names and descriptions given to God, especially in the Old Testament. Each of them gives us a different way to g... Read more
What scriptures of the Old Testament tell us that a Savior will be born?
Bible Questions and Answers
A building has an architect. Then he employs a master workman to actually build the structure. Even though the architect does not ... Read more
Why did Jesus his disciples to buy swords (Luke 22:36)?
Bible Questions and Answers
Original Question: Why did Jesus tell Peter not to use his sword in the garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:52), while in the upper r... Read more
How old was Jesus when he died?
Bible Questions and Answers
We know that as the Lamb of God who corresponded to the original Passover lamb, Jesus died in the Jewish month of Nisan on the 14t... Read more
Is the “furnace of fire” a reference to hell?
Bible Questions and Answers
Original Question: And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 13:42). Is th... Read more
Where did the Israelites get porpoise skins for the tabernacle while in the desert?
Bible Questions and Answers
In Exodus 35:6-7, God instructs the Israelites in the wilderness to contribute materials for the construction of the Tabernacle. I... Read more
Was “Christmas” celebrated in the Bible? What are the examples of celebrating the birth of Jesus?
Bible Questions and Answers
The birth of Jesus was celebrated in the Bible. First an angel came to shepherds and announced the blessed birth of our Savior. Th... Read more
What did Jesus mean by saying he would be “lifted up” (John 12:32-33)?
Bible Questions and Answers
Original Question: What does Jesus Christ mean by “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This ... Read more
Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart? Doesn’t God want everyone to be saved?
Bible Questions and Answers
Several scriptures in Exodus say, “I will harden his heart.” Exodus 4:21 is letting Moses know the outcome of the ten plagues befo... Read more
What is the New Covenant and the old Law Covenant?
Bible Questions and Answers
The old Law Covenant was made between God and Israel. Exodus 34:27-28 (ESV), “And the LORD said to Moses, ‘Write these words, for ... Read more
Please explain Revelation 20:6: “Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection…”
Bible Questions and Answers
Original Question: Please explain Revelation 20:6, “Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the s... Read more
I would like to get more clarification about the three ways as stressed in the Bible.
Bible Questions and Answers
When Adam and Eve sinned, they (and all their children) began to walk down the Broad Way. Matthew 7:13 (CSB), “…the gate is wide a... Read more
On which day was Jesus buried, and on which day was he resurrected (came to life)?
Bible Questions and Answers
Original Question: On which day was JESUS buried? And on which day was He resurrected (came to life)? (South Africa) Jesus and His... Read more
What does the phrase “in God’s right hand are pleasures forever” mean?
Bible Questions and Answers
Original Question: What does it mean in God’s right hand are pleasures forever? Psalm 16:11 (NKJV), “You will show me the pa... Read more
What is the difference between Peter’s denial of Jesus and Judas’s betrayal of Jesus?
Bible Questions and Answers
Original Question: Please what is the difference between Peter’s denial of Jesus and Judas’s betrayal of Jesus? (Ghana... Read more
Why is God letting evil things happen?
Bible Questions and Answers
The Bible teaches us how and why God’s permission of evil all began. Beyond that the Bible teaches us there is hope: “... Read more
What is the meaning of Easter?
Bible Questions and Answers
Easter is a fun family holiday filled with bunnies, chicks, candy and eggs. However, there is a much deeper meaning in Christianit... Read more
How can a person find peace? Please share some scriptures with us.
Bible Questions and Answers
Perhaps you have heard the saying, “No God, no peace, know God, know peace”.  This is a profound truth.  True peace ca... Read more
Why was God never called Father in the Old Testament? He is called Father in the New Testament.
Bible Questions and Answers
Many Christians believe that calling the Creator of Heaven and Earth,“Father,” is only seen in the New Testament. Some teach that ... Read more
Should Christians vote to elect Christians into office to enable God’s will on earth?
Bible Questions and Answers
Original Question: The Lord Jesus taught the Christians to pray, “Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done on earth.” Does t... Read more
Do Christians have a place in politics?
Bible Questions and Answers, Christian Living
No. The true footstep followers of the Lord Jesus are called to a “heavenly calling” (Hebrews 3:1), to the “high... Read more
Why does God say that He chastens those whom He loves?
Bible Questions and Answers
It is a unique privilege to have the heavenly Father so involved with our lives that He accepts us as dearly beloved children. He ... Read more