“that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1Peter 1:7).  Faith is tested by the fires of adversity. It is often difficult to understand the challenges and interpret them as working together for our…

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4). There is an interest that ought to be equal to our own. There is no way for one to know this because there is none that is able to tell what makes sense to our intellect. Why should we…

“He was supreme in the beginning and — leading the resurrection parade — he is supreme in the end. From beginning to end he’s there, towering far above everything, everyone” (Colossians 1:18 MSG). Jesus Christ is supreme over all. His supremacy did not evolve over time, nor was it necessary for Him to usurp authority from others. He was there…