So great! So far!
“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he…
The biggest guy in the room
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). When I was in high school, I wanted to be…
Intentions
“Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God really say, “You must not eat…
I love you
“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins” (1 John 4:10). What will it…
Resolving to share joy
“Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind” (Philippians 2:2). Tackling self-improvement projects can lead to increased feelings of…
Miracle in the mess
“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son” (Luke 2:6,7). Turning on the radio or strolling…
Thank God for conflict
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15). The election didn’t go the…
Plant the Seed
“What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew…
Please explain: What does it mean to give up everything to follow Jesus?
What does it mean to give up everything to follow Jesus? Imagine living on top of a 50-foot pillar on a platform only about 10 square feet. This is where…