Our Map and Our Guide
For this God is our God for ever and ever; He will be our guide even to the end. – (Psalm 48:14) There is such reassurance in these words, as the companion chapter in my reading plan today included...
View ArticleInvited to Follow
After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi (also known as Matthew) sitting at his tax booth. “Follow me,” Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything and followed...
View ArticleForgiven to Love
“Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven – for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little. – (Luke 7:47) Jesus spoke these words in response to Simon, the...
View ArticleFrom Sorrow to Songs of Joy
Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. – (Psalm 126:5) “Grief is not a permanent condition. Our tears can be seeds that will grow into a harvest of joy because God is able to bring good...
View ArticleHe Seeks to Save
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. – (Luke 19:10) Jesus broke down every barrier of expectation that people had for the coming Messiah. They expected One who was high and...
View ArticlePurposeful Petition
The prayers of the people who gather together united in purpose, change things as they earnestly seek Christ. In Acts 12, the story of Peter’s miraculous escape from prison is told, as King Herod had...
View ArticleStaying Salty
“Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.” – (Mark 9:50) Jesus used salt to illustrate three qualities...
View ArticleCome Close to Rest
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My...
View ArticleHold Fast to Truth
“If you hold to My teaching you are really My disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” – (John 8:31b-32) Jesus is the truth that sets us free from the sin and...
View ArticleNothing Without Love
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. – (1 Corinthians 13:2) God gives gifts...
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