God promises to send a forerunner to the Messiah, who will prepare the way by cleansing the people as a refiner would use fire or fuller’s soap. Being purified is not an easy task for the refiner or for the person who is being refined. But it offers us a chance to be free of our sins and evil ways and to have room for new and glorious growth in God.
Paul reminds the people of Corinth that they are all a part of the same body. Each is gifted in his or her own...
God did not want us to be alone, so he makes for Adam a partner. It is wonderful to see a couple preparing for...
Paul reminds the people of Corinth that no one is tempted beyond his or her capacity. Yes, we are tempted, but God through Christ...