Posts from June 2025
SOUND WORDS, JUNE 29TH, 2025
YOU MAY BE SURPRISED TO LEARN Have you ever taken for granted certain things and believed them, just because that is what you have been told? Perhaps you find yourself in that situation now, believing and doing things because that is what you were told. Religious people sometimes believe and practice something because a preacher said it, or because that is what their parents have always taught them. This can also be true of those who do not believe in…
SOUND WORDS, JUNE 22, 2025
JESUS OUR MEDIATOR AND INTERCESSOR When we think about what Jesus does for us as His people, two terms are used of Him that help us understand why it is so important to trust Him. Scripture teaches that Jesus is both our Mediator and our Intercessor. Let’s think about these terms. Jesus is our Mediator “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for…
SOUND WORDS, JUNE 15, 2025
Beautiful Feet? Let’s be honest: human feet aren’t exactly the most glamorous part of the body. Artists seldom make feet the focal point of a portrait. Even in the world of fashion, we cover them up, paint them, or tuck them away in shoes as quickly as we can. They’re bony, wrinkled, calloused, and often bear the scars of years of wear and tear. They smell. They sweat. They stub into furniture in the dark and we yelp in protest.…
SOUND WORDS, JUNE 8, 2025
Unity Among Brethren Unity among Christians is not merely a noble idea—it is a divine imperative. In a world torn by division, conflict, and self-interest, the body of Christ is called to reflect the oneness of God through loving, purposeful fellowship. Scripture not only commands unity but also illustrates its practical application and describes the blessings it brings to the Lord’s people. Unity Commanded by God Unity is not optional for Christians. It is a direct command from our Lord…