Author Archives: LJones

Paul, an apostle–sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead– and all the brothers with me.  To the churches in Galatia: Grace and peace to you from … Continue reading →

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith. Grace be with … Continue reading →

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. … Continue reading →

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.  In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, … Continue reading →

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (1 Timothy 6:11) If, as we discovered yesterday, we should not be self-absorbed in the acquisition of wealth, then what should we be … Continue reading →

For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.  But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.  People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and … Continue reading →

After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19) As the book of Mark closes, we find Jesus returning to heaven to take His place … Continue reading →

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. (Mark 16:15-16) Jesus had risen, and little by … Continue reading →

Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. In Galilee these women had followed him and cared for his needs. Many other women who … Continue reading →

With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. (Mark 15:37) I have often wondered what this cry was about.  In another gospel we are told Jesus said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit” right before he breathed his last … Continue reading →