There is an account in the Bible where the Church experienced "severe trial" as recounted by the apostle Paul.During this time, all the churches were affected. Those in Macedonia and those in Corinth were not spared. And it seems even the other churches experienced the same.The Church in Macedonia pleaded with the apostle Paul, that they be given the chance to provide for the needs of the other churches adversely affected. Noteworthy was the fact that the Macedonians were themselves... more

“ 'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.' You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.” (Mark 7:6-8 NIV)It is so easy to feign holiness. All you have to do is dress the part; act in a certain manner; speak in a certain way.We may fool those around us but we won't fool the Lord. For he sees not our outward appearance and actions - he... more