I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for His body, the church. Colossians 1:24
If you've reached out to people in your life who are unbelievers, you have likely discovered by now that it requires sacrifice. It may req...
Continue ReadingSome men came carrying a paralyzed man on a sleeping mat. They tried to take him inside to Jesus, but they couldn't reach Him because of the crowd. So they went up to the roof and took off some tiles. Then they lowered the sick man on his mat down into the crowd, right in front of Jesus. Luke 5:1...
Continue ReadingThen Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, "Where are your accusers? Didn't even one of them condemn you?" "No, Lord," she said. And Jesus said, "Neither do I. Go and sin no more." John 8:10-11
The interaction between Jesus and this woman in John 8 is breathtaking. In fact, it is on...
Continue ReadingSo Paul, standing before the council, addressed them as follows: "Men of Athens, I notice that you are very religious in every way, for as I was walking along I saw your many shrines. And one of your altars had this inscription on it: 'To an Unknown God.' This God, whom you worship without knowin...
Continue ReadingWe loved you so much that we shared with you not only God's Good News but our own lives, too. 1 Thessalonians 2:8
My friends and family members are some of the people I trust the most. I value their opinions, and I listen when they offer advice about a particular situation. Why do I trust...
Continue ReadingJesus went out to the lake with His disciples, and a large crowd followed Him. They came from all over Galilee, Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, from east of the Jordan River, and even from as far north as Tyre and Sidon. The news about His miracles had spread far and wide, and vast numbers of people ca...
Continue ReadingSo we don't look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18
What are you hoping in? What are you really hoping in? You see, I know th...
Continue ReadingBut those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. Isaiah 40:31
I have a favorite chair at my apartment. It's not fancy, and it is a little bit worn out, but it's colorful, big, and comfortable, and it can spin around. Whenever I go to sit in...
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