‘Those who exalt themselves will be humbled…’

‘Those who exalt themselves will be humbled…’

Special to CosmicTribune.com, April 15, 2023 WORDS OF LIFE Luke 18 9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 “The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I […]

The Son ‘can do only what he sees his Father doing’

The Son ‘can do only what he sees his Father doing’

Special to CosmicTribune.com, May 1, 2023 WORDS OF LIFE John 5 13 The man who was healed had no idea who it was, for Jesus had slipped away into the crowd that was there. 14 Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, “See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something […]

‘Everyone who does evil hates the light . . . But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light’

‘Everyone who does evil hates the light . . . But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light’

Special to CosmicTribune.com, April 28, 2023 WORDS OF LIFE John 3 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could […]

How James Madison defeated group think in his day; ‘Providence’ judged British forces who torched D.C.

How James Madison defeated group think in his day; ‘Providence’ judged British forces who torched D.C.

Special to CosmicTribune.com, April 6, 2023 Editors’ Note: Virginia branded itself with the slogan ‘Virginia Is For Lovers’ in 1969. Historian Bill Federer explores the focus by the state’s and nation’s Founding Fathers on defending preachers out of sync with group think in the 1700s. By Bill Federer, April 6, 2023 Following the crisis of […]

‘Humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time’

‘Humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time’

Special to CosmicTribune.com, April 3, 2023 WORDS OF LIFE I Peter 5 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them — not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over […]

‘Those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment’

‘Those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment’

Special to CosmicTribune.com, March 20, 2023 WORDS OF LIFE I Corinthians 11: 17 In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. 18 In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it. 19 No doubt there […]

Jesus questions commercial and theocratic authority in temple

Jesus questions commercial and theocratic authority in temple

Special to CosmicTribune.com, March 1, 2023 WORDS OF LIFE Mark 11 15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise […]

God reveals the benefits of upholding His sovereignty

God reveals the benefits of upholding His sovereignty

Special to CosmicTribune.com, February 15, 2023 WORDS OF LIFE Isaiah 61 1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the […]

‘The great dragon was hurled down — that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan…’

‘The great dragon was hurled down — that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan…’

Special to CosmicTribune.com, January 30, 2023 WORDS OF LIFE Revelations 12 1 A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. […]