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Jesus Reaches for Us
“When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, ‘Lord, if you are will...
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We Know the Driver
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your p...
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Consider the Lilies
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, ...
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God's Love Is Greater
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 When you love someone, how do you display it? What are some ways th...
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Re-seeing the Kingdom of God: Those Who Mourn
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 As Jesus begins His public ministry, it becomes undeniable that people want t...
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Reject Apathy
“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know yo...
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The Streams of Mercy are Still Flowing
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations...
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An Easy Load
“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.” 1 John 5:3 I am a perfectionist, type A perso...
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God is Never Far Away
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you t...
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Praying Psalm 139
“Investigate my life, O God, find out everything about me; Cross-examine and test me, get a clear picture of what I’m about; See for yourself whether...
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The Spirit that You Carry
“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit...
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You Can Do Hard Things
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know ...
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You Can Do This
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 If you’ve ever been to a sporting event or in the notebook or coffee mug a...
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Abiding in the Vine
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing […] As the Father ...
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Trusting God with What’s to Come
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 As I write this,...
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The Lord is Our Shepherd
“For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when...
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Jesus' Beautiful, Messy Family
“This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham: Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob t...
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Pulling Up the Lies We Believe
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient t...
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How Much We’ve Been Forgiven
“And Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he replied, “Say it, Teacher.” “A moneylender had two debtors: one owed five h...
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Building Your House on the Rock
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down,...
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Man of Sorrows, Son of Suffering
“He was despised and forsaken by men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we...
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God is Generous to You
“But he answered one of them, ‘I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give th...
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The Incredible Grace of God
“Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially go...
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Jesus Cares for Our Rest
“The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they di...
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On Being Brave
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go....
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Christ, Our Sure Foundation
“I love you, LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn o...
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Christ Comes to Us
“For unto us a child is born, To us a son given, And the government shall be upon his shoulder. And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mig...
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Jesus Was Human Just Like You
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet witho...
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Fighting Words
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient t...
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Who Jesus Came For
“Jesus answered them, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.’” Luk...