Joy of the Gospel

Jesus breathed on his disciples and said, "Receive the Holy Ghost" (John 20:22). This passage gives us a very important symbol and relationship to the spiritual world. Here, we have Jesus breathing on his ... (read more)

"In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form and empty; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the waters" (Genesis 1:1-2). Jesus... (read more)

The world might seem colder and more violent today than in the past. If we observe the news, it confirms this conclusion. News stories commonly report on actions of hate. And it doesn't seem to be getting... (read more)

Today, most people think of love as something that is romantic or a gesture of generosity. Our society emphasizes these forms of love. We see romantic and generous love on social media, television, and in... (read more)

How do we love God's way? The Bible tells us to "follow after charity" (1 Corinthians 14:1). But what does it mean to follow after charity? And what is charity? Here, the phrase "follow after" means earnestly... (read more)

When people accept Jesus Christ, they change. Something new happens. They don't talk the same. They don't think the same. People even see life in new ways when they accept Jesus Christ. This newness... (read more)