Hidden Ministers

1 Corinthians 12:12-24″For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of that body, though many, are one body—so also is Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and we were...

Opposed to the Proud

I was recently asked for some advice in combating pride. A lot of good articles have already been written on the topic. For example, John Piper has written an excellent post on pride. .   One thing I would add to Piper’s list of reminders is Romans 12:3-8,...

Limitations and a Healthy Sense of Identity

Continuing with 1 Timothy 2:8-15 1 Timothy 2:8-15  Christian Standard Bible 8 Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument. 9 Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, with decency and good...

Affirmation From God

9 Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, pearls, or expensive apparel, 10 but with good works, as is proper for women who profess to worship...