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• Letters to the Faithful - John 1:1

  by Russ Hjelm 5 hours ago
  Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Word made flesh, the eternal Son through whom all things were made. I write to you, dear brothers and sisters, scattered across the nations yet united in the one hope of our calling, that you may be strengthened in fait...

• Embracing our Humanity - A Devotional

  by Russ Hjelm 9 hours ago
  Opening Prayer   Heavenly Father, You created us in Your image, fragile yet fearfully and wonderfully made. Help us today to see ourselves as You see us—beloved, human, and called to reflect Your love in this world. Open our hearts to embrace our humanity, not as a burden, but as a gift...

• The Cross of Christ

  by Russ Hjelm 11 hours ago
  Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us that we might be redeemed from the power of sin and death. I greet you, dear brothers and sisters, in the name of Him who is our hope, our righteousness, and our eternal joy. Blessed be the God and Father o...

• Letter to the Faithful - Matthew 5:9

  by Russ Hjelm 13 hours ago
  Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ Jesus,   To the churches scattered across the nations, to the faithful who bear the name of our Lord, and to all who seek the kingdom of God—may the Holy Spirit enlighten your hearts as we meditate together on the words of our Savior: “Ble...

• Jesus and Justice

  by Russ Hjelm Mon at 6:04 PM
  Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory forever and ever (Galatians 1:3-5).   Dearly beloved in Christ,    It is with ...

• Daily Devotional - Matthew 4:17

  by Russ Hjelm Mar 3
  Scripture: Matthew 4:17 (NIV) – "From that time on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’"    Introduction: A Turning Point in Time   Matthew 4:17 is more than a simple statement—it’s a declaration that echoes throug...

• The Wilderness Word

  by Russ Hjelm Mar 2
  The Spirit led where shadows reign, A forty-day and forty-night, Through hunger’s grip and silence plain, The Son prepared for coming fight. No bread to break, no stream to sip, Yet in His soul, a wellspring grew, The tempter watched with eager lip, A clash of wills the desert knew.&nbs...

• A Pastoral Message on Matthew 4:10

  by Russ Hjelm Mar 2
  Grace and peace be to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who calls us to walk in faithfulness and victory through the power of His Word and Spirit. Today, I invite you to reflect deeply with me on a moment in the life of our Savior that reveals both His divine authority and the path ...

• Daily Devotional - Matthew 4:10

  by Russ Hjelm Mar 2
  Scripture: Matthew 4:10 (NIV) “Jesus said to him, ‘Away from me, Satan! For it is written: “Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.”’”   Context and Background Matthew 4:10 occurs during the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, a pivotal moment f...

• Steadfast in the Wilderness

  by Russ Hjelm Mar 1
  In desert wild, where winds deceive, The Tempter wove his web to weave, “Cast thyself from pinnacle high, Let angels swoop from boundless sky. If Son thou art, as thou dost claim, Prove now thy God, exalt thy name.”    But Jesus stood, His spirit bright, A beacon pierci...

• A Message on Matthew 4:7

  by Russ Hjelm Mar 1
  Grace, peace, and strength be unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who endured all things for our sake and left us an example that we might follow in His steps. Today, I write to you concerning a powerful word from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 7, where our Lord declares...

• Devotional Matthew 4:7

  by Russ Hjelm Mar 1
  Scripture: “Jesus said to him, ‘Again it is written, “You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.”’” (Matthew 4:7, ESV)   Reflection: In Matthew 4, we find Jesus in the wilderness, facing temptation from the devil. After fasting for forty days, He is...

• Justice in Christ

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 28
  Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the righteous judge and the source of all justice. As I write to you today, my heart is moved by the cries of the world—cries for justice amid suffering, division, and inequity. In every age, the people of God are cal...

• Not Bread Alone

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 28
  In desert sands where hunger gnaws, The Savior stood with steadfast cause. Not bread alone sustains the soul, But words divine that make us whole.    The Tempter whispered, "Turn this stone, To fill your need, to claim your own." Yet Jesus spoke with gentle might, "God’s voic...

• Bread Alone?

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 28
  Grace, peace, and the boundless love of God be with you all. As I sit to write to you today, my heart turns to a moment in the Gospel that feels both timeless and timely—a moment when Jesus, weary and hungry in the wilderness, speaks a truth that echoes through the ages: “Man shall not l...

• Sustained by the Word

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 28
  Scripture: “Jesus answered, ‘It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” – Matthew 4:4   Reflection: In this moment, Jesus is in the wilderness, hungry after forty days of fasting. The tempter comes, ur...

• Fulfilling Righteousness

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 27
  Grace and peace to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, I invite you to reflect with me on a moment in Scripture that speaks to the heart of who we are called to be as God’s people—a moment of humility, obedience, and purpose.   Picture the scene: the J...

• Righteousness Fulfilled

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 27
  Beneath the Jordan’s gentle flow, The Savior stooped, His heart aglow, To John He spoke with tender plea, “Let it be so, this task for Me.”    No sin to wash, no guilt to bear, Yet humbly bowed in waters there, The sinless One, God’s holy Lamb, Fulfilled the...

• The Humility of Obedience

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 27
  Scripture: “Jesus replied, ‘Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.’ Then John consented.” (Matthew 3:15, NIV)When John the Baptist stood at the Jordan River, preparing to baptize Jesus, he hesitated. John knew who Jesus was—the si...

• The Light of Wisdom

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 26
  In the stillness of the morning, where the dew begins to gleam,There whispers a gentle calling, a wisdom in a dream.It speaks not with thunder, nor with a tempest’s roar,But in the quiet moments, its truths begin to pour.   From the heart of God, it flows like a river pure and wide,A gi...

• A Message on Proverbs 19:17

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 26
  Grace and peace be with you all. As we journey through life together, I find myself drawn to a beautiful piece of wisdom tucked away in the book of Proverbs—a verse that speaks to the heart of who we’re called to be. It’s Proverbs 19:17, which says, “Whoever is kind to the po...

• Kindness That Echoes

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 26
  “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” – Proverbs 19:17 (NIV)    Have you ever noticed how a small act of kindness can ripple out in ways you never expect? Maybe it’s dropping a few coins into a stranger&r...

• Prayer February 26

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 26
  Heavenly Father,   We come before Your throne today with reverence and gratitude, lifting our voices to You, the God of all creation. You are the One who lifts up the lowly, who sees every tear, and who knows every need before we even speak it. Your Word in Proverbs 19:17 reminds us of Your t...

• Eternal Clock 

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 25
  A day unfolds, a fleeting breath, To us, a span from birth to death, Yet in His eyes, so vast, so grand, A thousand years slip through His hand.    The ticking clock, our earthly guide, Marks every tear, each prayer we’ve cried, But God, unbound by time’s swift stream, ...

• Trusting God's Perfect Timing

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 25
  Time is something we often feel we can’t control. We check our watches, mark our calendars, and grow impatient when things don’t happen as quickly as we’d like. Yet, in 2 Peter 3:8, we’re reminded that God’s perspective on time is vastly different from ours. What feels ...

• Faith

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 25
  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,   Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As I write to you today, my heart is filled with gratitude for the family of believers we share—a tapestry woven together by the unshakable thread of faith. It is this faith, ...

• A Call to Love

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 24
  In the silence of the morning light,A whisper calls us, pure and bright, To walk the path of love and grace, Reflect the beauty of His face.   For in the heart where love abides, God’s gentle spirit ever guides, A beacon in the darkest night, A hand to hold, a source of light.   ...

• Message on Meekness

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 24
  In a world that often celebrates power, dominance, and self-assertion, the gentle spirit of meekness shines as a beacon of Christ-like humility and grace.   What is meekness? It is not weakness or timidity, as the world might mistakenly believe. Rather, meekness is a quiet strength, a gentle ...

• The Strength of Meekness

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 24
  The Strength of MeeknessBeneath the shadow of the cross so dear,A whisper calls through storm and fear,Not with the clang of pride’s loud boast,But meekness, gift of the Holy Ghost.The Savior knelt, a servant low,With hands that washed where love would grow,No crown of gold adorned His brow,Ye...

• Empathy's Grace

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 17
  In the quiet chambers of the heart, Lies empathy, a gentle art. A bridge of kindness, pure and true, Where I reach out to walk with you.   Through joy and sorrow, smiles and tears, Empathy whispers, “I am here.” It binds our souls in tender grace, A mirror of the human race....

• Embracing Empathy

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 17
  Scripture: "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." - Romans 12:15 (NIV)   Reflection: Empathy is at the heart of Christ's teachings. When we embrace empathy, we align ourselves with Jesus' example, who continually reached out to others with compassion and understanding. ...

• Morning Prayer February 17, 2025

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 17
  Heavenly Father,   As the dawn breaks and a new day unfolds before us, we come to You with hearts seeking to reflect Your love and compassion. You, O Lord, are the God of all comfort, who knows every sorrow and every joy that dwells within us. This morning, we ask for the gift of empathy&mdas...

• Evening Prayer February 16, 2025

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 16
  Dear Lord,   As we come to the close of this day, we gather our hearts in Your presence, thankful for the moments we've lived and the kindness we've shared. We ask for Your grace to reflect on our actions, to cherish the kindness we've given, and to learn from where we might have fallen short...

• On Being Kind

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 16
  In the vast tapestry of human experience, each thread of kindness you weave into the fabric of life adds a vibrant color of hope, warmth, and connection. Kindness is not merely an act but a way of being, a lens through which the world can be seen and transformed.   When you choose kindness, y...

• What is Kindness?

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 16
  In a world where the rapid pace of life often pulls us in different directions, it's easy to forget the simple, yet transformative, power of kindness. Kindness, in its purest form, is an act of selflessness, an offering of the heart that seeks nothing in return. It is the bridge that connects us, tr...

• The Ballad of Kindness

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 16
  In a world of rush and hustle, Where hearts can often harden, There lies a gentle, subtle touch— The art of kindness, golden. Kindness, not in grand displays, But in the quiet act of seeing, A smile to one who's lost their way, A moment of true being. It's in the hand that helps to lift, The e...

• A Heart of Kindness

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 16
  Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:32 - "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."   Reflection: Kindness is more than a simple act; it is a reflection of the heart, an outpouring of love that mirrors the character of Christ. In our ...

• Morning Prayer February 16, 2025

  by Russ Hjelm Feb 16
  Heavenly Father,   As we awaken to this new day, we come before You with hearts filled with gratitude for the gift of life. Today, we seek Your guidance to embody kindness in all that we do.   Lord, let kindness be the first word on our lips and the guiding force behind our a...

• Reflections on Matthew 1:1

  by Russ Hjelm Jan 3
  This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:Matthew 1:1 Berean Standard Bible (BSB) The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.Matthew 1:1 King James Bible (KJV) This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus...

• Evening Prayer October 31, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 31, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

• Reflections on John 1:4

  by Russ Hjelm October 27, 2024
  In Him was life, and the life was the light of mankind. John 1:4, Modern English Version (MEV)   From Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible we find:   “In him was life - The evangelist had just affirmed John 5:3 that by the λόγος ...

• Morning Prayer October 27, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 27, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

• Reflections on Proverbs 1:5-6

  by Russ Hjelm October 24, 2024
  ... a wise man will hear and will increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, to understand a proverb and the interpretation, the words of the wise and their riddles. Proverbs 1:5-6, Modern English Version (MEV)   Of course, it's not just the naive or the yo...

• Evening Prayer October 23, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 23, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

• Reflections on Romans 1:7

  by Russ Hjelm October 23, 2024
  To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1:7, Modern English Version (MEV)   To all those who are God’s beloved saints in Rome: May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lo...

• Morning Prayer October 23, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 23, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

• Reflections on Psalm 2:7-9

  by Russ Hjelm October 22, 2024
  I will declare the decree of the Lord: He said to me, "You are My son; this day have I begotten you. Ask of Me, and I will give you the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for your possession. You will break them with a scepter of iron; you will dash them in pieces like a potter'...

• Morning Prayer October 22, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 22, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

• Reflections on Matthew 1:20-21

  by Russ Hjelm October 21, 2024
  But while he thought on these things, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for He who is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His...

• Morning Prayer October 21, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 21, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before You. ...

• Evening Prayer October 20, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 20, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before You. ...

• Morning Prayer October 20, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 20, 2024
  Father in Heaven, Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before You. There is...

• Reflections on John 1:2

  by Russ Hjelm October 18, 2024
  He was in the beginning with God. John 1:2, Modern English Version (MEV)   As we might imagine, all of this was a lot to take in for those who knew Jesus and had been around Him for very long. John was driving home the point that yes, this Word, Jesus, the One they had been around day ...

• Reflections on Proverbs 1:4

  by Russ Hjelm October 17, 2024
  ... to give subtlety to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion— ... Proverbs 1:4, Modern English Version (MEV)   In Clarke's Commentary we find:   “To give subtilty to the simple — The word simple, from simplex, compounded of sine, without, a...

• Morning Prayer October 17, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 17, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

• Reflections on Romans 1:6

  by Russ Hjelm October 16, 2024
  ... among whom you also are called by Jesus Christ: ... Romans 1:6, Modern English Version (MEV)   Paul was commissioned by Jesus to take the Good News to the Gentiles, and guess what? That includes all of us! Jesus called us to himself, and He is calling everyone who has ears to hear ...

• Morning Prayer October 16, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 16, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

• Evening Prayer October 15, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 15, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

• Eyes That Do Not See

  by Russ Hjelm October 15, 2024
  We have eyes and do not see. Kempis, The Imitation of Christ   Do any of us really see what is in front of our faces, or have we grown so used to everything that blind to almost everything? We get is such a hurry, and so focused on some task we need to accomplish, that we don't really ...

• Reflections on Psalm 2:4-6

  by Russ Hjelm October 15, 2024
  He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord ridicules them. Then He will speak to them in His wrath and terrify them in His burning anger: "I have installed My king on Zion, My holy hill." Psalm 2:4-6, Modern English Version (MEV)   Those of us who are disciples of Christ tend to g...

• Morning Prayer October 15, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 15, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before Y...

• Reflections on Matthew 1:18-19

  by Russ Hjelm October 14, 2024
  Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way: After His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child by the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man and not willing to make her a public example, had in mind to divorce her privately. Mat...

• Morning Prayer October 14, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 14, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before...

• Evening Prayer October 13, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 13, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before...

• Afternoon Devotional - October 13, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 13, 2024
  The more you know and the better you understand, the more severely will you be judged, unless your life is also the more holy. Do not be proud, therefore, because of your learning or skill. Rather, fear because of the talent given you. If you think you know many things and understand them well e...

• Morning Devotional - October 13, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 13, 2024
  Many words do not satisfy the soul; but a good life eases the mind, and a clean conscience inspires great trust in God. Kempis, The Imitation of Christ   It is so easy for us to get so wrapped up in striving for more that we forget to take time to enjoy what we have and thank God for...

• Morning Prayer for October 13, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 13, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before...

• Morning Devotional for 10/10/2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 10, 2024
  What good does it do to speak learnedly about the Trinity if, lacking humility, you displease the Trinity? Indeed it is not learning that makes a man holy and just, but a virtuous life makes him pleasing to God. I would rather feel contrition than know how to define it. For what would it profit ...

• Morning Prayer for October 10, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 10, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before...

• Evening Prayer for October 9, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 9, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before...
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• A Devotional

  by Russ Hjelm October 9, 2024
  The teaching of Christ is more excellent that all the advice of the saints, and he who has His spirit will find in it a hidden manna. Now, there are many who hear the Gospel often but care little for it because they have not the spirit of Christ. Yet whoever wishes to understand fully the words of...

• Reflections on Proverbs 1:1-2

  by Russ Hjelm October 9, 2024
  The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, ... Proverbs 1:1-2, Modern English Version (MEV)   Why should we bother with Proverbs? It is, after all, the Old Testament, and aside from its cutesy and folk...

• Reflections on Romans 1:2-4

  by Russ Hjelm October 9, 2024
  ... which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, concerning His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh and declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. ...

• A Devotional

  by Russ Hjelm October 9, 2024
  "He who follows Me, walks not in darkness," says the Lord. (John 8:12.) By these words of Christ we are advised to imitate His life and habits, if we wish to be truly enlightened and free from all blindness of heart. Let our chief effort, therefore, be to study the life of Jesus Christ. Kempi...

• Morning Prayer for October 9, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 9, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before...

• Evening Prayer for October 8, 2024

  by Russ Hjelm October 8, 2024
  Father in Heaven,   Holy are You, Lord God Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You have created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. You are our Rock, our refuge, our shelter in times of storm. We stand in awe and wonder before...

• Reflections on Psalm 1:6

  by Russ Hjelm October 8, 2024
  For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly will perish. Psalm 1:6, Modern English Version (MEV)   It is a failing that far too many of those who follow the One who is the Christ have the belief that we are somehow better than everyone else. We will, of course, pr...

• Reflections on Matthew 1:12-16

  by Russ Hjelm October 8, 2024
  And after they were brought to Babylon,Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel,and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel.Zerubbabel was the father of Abiud,Abiud the father of Eliakim,and Eliakim the father of Azor.Azor was the father of Zadok,Zadok the father of Akim,and Akim the father of Eliud.Eliud wa...