“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” (Matthew 16:24-25) Persecution, to the point of death, was a strong reality… Read More »

“Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another. Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the Lord. Do not defraud or rob your neighbor. Do not hold back the wages of a hired worker overnight. Do not curse the deaf or put… Read More »

“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” (Isaiah 53:6) In today’s society, everyone wants to be an individual. But today we are reminded that “We all” are like sheep at times. Just following the… Read More »

“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3) This verse is a comforting assurance to the believers in Thessalonica (and to all Christians thereafter) that despite challenges and temptations, God remains faithful and trustworthy. The verse begins with a declaration of God’s faithfulness.… Read More »

“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31) My wife has a special love for eagles, so whenever we see a large bird in the distance we usually do… Read More »

“What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” (Mark 8:36) Today’s scripture is all about understanding what is important to us. It sets up a comparison between two contrasting views. On the one side is all that the world has to offer, including fame, fortune, and everything in… Read More »

“Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.” (Psalm 100:3) Today know that if you ever question who you are, know that the answer is you are His. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rT8Re1EIQc “Who am I, that the Lord of all the… Read More »

“He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’” (Matthew 17:20) A man goes into the hospital for a rather involved… Read More »

“But will God really dwell on earth with humans? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!” (2 Chronicles 6:18) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBD18rsVJHk “The splendor of a King, clothed in majesty – Let all the Earth rejoice – All the Earth rejoice He wraps himself in light –… Read More »

“Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds[a]; rejoice before him—his name is the Lord. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.” (Psalm 68:4-5) These verses are a poetic expression of praise and acknowledgment of God’s character and actions.… Read More »