For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.                                                                                     Romans 11:36-12:1 NKJV When you study your Bible, read right through the chapter divisions, as in the two verses above from the book of Romans.

This reflection is adapted from Andrew H. Selle, Make Smart Choices (not Foolish Ones)—Together!  The Theology and Practice of Church...