Scripture: Galatians 4:16-17a (NRSV) “Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? They make much of you, but for no good purpose;” The Apostle Paul is writing to the church at Galatia, which is one of the churches he planted. There is controversy over the...

Mark 16: 19-20, NRSV & MSG NRSV: 19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and proclaimed the good news everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the...

Isaiah 9:6, MSG: For a child has been born — for us! The gift of a son — for us! A friend of mine and his wife are expecting a baby. He is excited, and rightfully so. However, I've tried to ask him to temper his excitement and euphoria with some brown liquor -- no...