Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Easter, Lent

Meditation for the Lenten Season: Obedient to God

Then I said, ‘See, I have come to do your will, O God’     (in the scroll of the book it is written of me).” 9hebrews 10:7, NRSV)

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Philemon

Philemon: Paul’s Co-Campaigners

These were the team Tychicus and Onesimus had only recently left in order to courier Paul’s missives to the region of Phrygia, four stalwart co-campaigners, weathered and seasoned in the work of the Lord.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer 1 and 2 Peter (With Jude)

1 Peter 5: From Babylon

With the help of Silvanus, who would personally deliver apostle's letter, Peter concluded his teaching with greetings from those who were with him, a final instruction to extend the love of Christ to each other, and a prayer they would experience the peace Jesus gives.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Acts

Acts Wednesday: Chapter 13, Paul and Barnabas Commissioned

Expect trouble," I would say to them, "Once you make a commitment to lead in the cause of Christ, you will be opposed. Now that you have taken up God’s call you have put yourself into the sights of God’s enemy. Do not resent it. The Bible teaches that successful work for God may involve suffering and hardships.