1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Have you ever tried to keep a plant alive? I have tried over and over to grow my own herbs; I fail every time! My thumb is anything but green. 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 paints a picture of growing plants. The Corinthian church was divided between who to follow: Apollos or Paul. Paul wrote to the church to explain that they are both servants of God; together. I know what you’re thinki...  Read More

1 Corinthians 3:1-4 Imagine being a church getting a letter from Paul. Paul, the famous missionary who is going around and starting churches all over the known world. You are excited to hear from him, and you see this scolding in the letter. I think it would be hard to not take the letter at that very moment and not tear it up! I could not believe how this would have made the people in Corinth fee...  Read More

1 Corinthians 12 The human body is fascinating and every part of it is necessary and serves a beautiful purpose. It’s remarkable to know that our bodies have the ability to regenerate and repair itself. A few other notable facts are that the skin can be grafted from one part of the body to grow on another part. It is the human body’s largest organ and is constantly renewing itself. And wow, did yo...  Read More

1 Corinthians 1:13-17 In 1858 Abraham Lincoln gave his house divided speech upon accepting the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. In that speech he quoted Mark 3:25, “And if a house divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand” (ESV). Lincoln was warning that America had to deal with the slavery issue otherwise the nation would split and fall. Lincoln's words would be prophetic...  Read More

1 Corinthians 1:10-12 In the American church it is very easy to follow the celebrity preachers. The ones who are all over social media showing off the amazing things that are going on in their communities and churches. I am not downplaying their impact on the communities around them and the Gospel impact that is being spread through them. However, just like the Church in Corinth we too must be car...  Read More

1 Corinthians 1:4-9 When God saves a person, he does not leave that person powerless. In fact, every disciple of Jesus has been given spiritual gifts that are meant to be used for Kingdom growth and influence (Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4:11). The question is not whether or not we have them; the question is WHAT ARE WE DOING WITH THEM?One of the key words that must be spoken in rel...  Read More