Although we may not long to be holy as much as we long to be hopeful (see last week’s sermon), the way Peter describes holiness in I Peter 1:13-2:3 shows how very beautiful and attractive it is, not only for us but also for everyone around us.
In two more cities, Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel boldly, which resulted in many new believers and violent opposition.
Two stories combine to show how Jesus has power to make people whole again and to call us to believe his words.
Western society has recently become sensitive to discrimination based on race, nationality, sex, age, appearance, etc. However, discrimination is not new. In fact, James...