Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Throughout the history of the world, but particularly in ancient times, people have worshiped and followed all sorts of gods. In fact,…

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. The above words from Paul are written specifically to Roman Christians. The Roman church was a mix of Jews and Gentiles, and, because of their vastly different religious pasts, they were finding it difficult to get along with one another. Some…