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Something you might like to think about: God is more interested in loving than hating; in helping than hurting; inspiring than insulting; in lifting up than putting down; in encouraging than criticizing; and in giving than receiving. So if it … Continue reading →

WE WERE MADE TO FLY! In July of 1969, my family and I were living in Richterswil, Switzerland where I worked, among other things, as editor and publisher of two Church magazines. We were all excited about America’s first attempt … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Part V When the father runs to Jesus for help, he uses a unique term to identify his son’s dilemma. The Greek word used here is … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Part IV Verse 14: Jesus and the three disciples returned to the crowd of people. As they approached, a man came running to Jesus and bowed … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Part III Verse 9: As Jesus and His followers were descending off the mountain, He gave them this command: “Don’t tell anyone about what you just … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Part II Verse 4: Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you want, I will put up three tents here—one … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Part I Verse 1: Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and John the brother of James and went up high on a mountainside. They were … Continue reading →

I would not be surprised if you’ve heard a minister say from the pulpit or on a Christian broadcast, “We are what we think and say we are.” In other words, if you think you are inferior you will be … Continue reading →

ARE YOU A FAN OF THE HOLY SPIRIT While in England to speak at a National Youth Convention, I went a few days early and had the privilege of visiting the first Methodist Church ever built in England, the John … Continue reading →

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Beginnning on Monday we will begin to explore Chapter 17 of Matthew’s Gospel. The disciples will witness the most glorious transformations of Jesus right before their eyes. What does it mean? What lessons … Continue reading →