Paul speaks of the people who belong to God and to the Lord Jesus Christ (1:1). Have you thought much about belonging to God? In Jesus Christ, we are people…
Being a follower of Jesus Christ can be demanding. We feel worn out just living for ourselves! To live for others can feel even more exhausting, before we even…
Millions want to know God. Knowing God isn’t easy. There is so much around us and within to distract us, deflect us. That desire is still there, though. What is…
“You do not know now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” Life happens, and we wonder what God is up to. What is He thinking? There is…
Over these next weeks, we are our way with Jesus to the Last Supper, the cross, and to the empty tomb beyond that cross. Today, we hear about this ancient…
Many people do not know Jesus. Many, even today, because they have not heard of him. Many others because they do not care to know him. They don’t see why…
Though you are small, I will bring forth great things from you (5:2). This is what God is saying. Encouragement for Bethlehem. Encouragement for Bethel. Words of encouragement for every…
We are preparing ourselves for the days. Being prepared is not a matter of externals. Do you have your jumper cables in your trunk? How about flares? Anybody keep flares…
Every so often, our Scripture reading brings us to Revelation. We call it a book; it’s much closer to a vision, a dream. Some think nothing of dreams; others believe…
Woe to the one who causes one of mine to stumble, to sin (9:42). Woe to that culprit especially if he or she is also one of mine! I don’t…