Author Archives: wamplerp

Peas and Carrots

Posted on July 11, 2021 by wamplerp

During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Son though he … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Community, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Discipleship, Following God, Hebrews, Melchizedek, Obedience, religion | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Confused Kindling and Green Wood

Posted on July 10, 2021 by wamplerp

I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Timothy, Christian Community, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Faith, Following God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Life Together, Paul | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Bartenders of Blessings

Posted on July 8, 2021 by wamplerp

The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Timothy, Christian Community, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Discernment, Discipleship, elders, Following God, Life Together, living water, religion, wine | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Love and Lists

Posted on July 6, 2021 by wamplerp

Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Timothy, charity, Christian Community, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Following God, God's Love for Us, Holy Spirit, Love for the Lost | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Confluence in the Clouds

Posted on July 5, 2021 by wamplerp

Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Christian Community, Christianity, Death and Dying | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Matrimonial Mysteries

Posted on July 4, 2021 by wamplerp

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Community, Christianity, Discernment, Ephesians, Following God, Life Together, Marriage, Paul | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Discerning Discipleship

Posted on July 2, 2021 by wamplerp

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Community, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Discernment, Discipleship, Ephesians, Following God, Jesus | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Bombastic Boasting

Posted on July 1, 2021 by wamplerp

I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then tolerate me just as you would a fool, so that I may do a little boasting. In this self-confident boasting I am not talking as … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Christian Community, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Discipleship, Following God, Life Together, Obedience, Paul, Sharing the Gospel | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Canals of Connection

Posted on June 30, 2021 by wamplerp

For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, baptism, Christianity, Covenant, Discipleship, Following God, Jesus, Love for the Lost, reconciliation, Redemption, The Nature of God, The Spiritual Realm | Tagged | 1 Comment

The Master Gardener

Posted on June 29, 2021 by wamplerp

Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Discernment, Following God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Parable, religion | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments