Humility and Greatness-Matthew 20:20-26
True greatness is shown by humility, not pride. It was powerfully demonstrated and taught by Jesus Christ, who told His ambitious disciples: “Whoever wants to become great among you must …
Shallow Friendliness-John 15:9-17
Insincere friendliness is often just a culturally correct attitude that some people used to impress others or to get something from them. Contrast that self-serving attitude with the genuine friendship …
Friendship With God-John 15:13-15
Page through an old-time hymnal and notice how often the songwriters referred to the blessings of God‘s friendship. Stop and think what that really means. Friendship on a human level …
Thomas Time-John 20:24-28
Thomas was one of Jesus 12 apostles and had trusted Christ openly for several years. After Jesus death, Thomas doubted that He had really risen from the tomb. But after …
The Power of Empathy-Hebrews 13:1-3
Empathy is the power to understand and share the feelings of another. During a time of severe persecution against the followers of Jesus, the writer of Hebrews urged fellow believers …
I Expect Jesus-Acts 27:9-15
A Sunday school teacher gave every boy in his class a new testament and encouraged each of them to write his own name inside the front cover. Several weeks later, …
Who’s Watching You-Psalm 34:15-22
No matter where you are in the city of Rio de Janeiro, you can see Jesus. Standing high above this Brazilian city and anchored to a 2,310-foot-high mountain called Corcovado …
The Longing-Luke 2:25-32
Look at the people around you: the shoppers walking the malls, the enthusiastic fans at football and basketball games, fellow employees in the workplace. Do you think they’ve found happiness? …
Jesus’ Prayer Pattern-Luke 15:12-16
Communication is vital to any relationship: parent and child, husband and wife, employer and employee, coach and athlete. And most important—God and those who love Him. During His time on …
A Place to Stand-1 Corinthians 3:10-15
Are you feeling a bit panicky about events in your life? Maybe it seems as if you are surrounded by the open waters of relationship problems, or money walls, or …