Jesus’ Invitation-Mark 8:34-38
Centuries after our Savior walked the roads and hills of Israel, the world with all its advances still needs His example and instruction. When His ways aren’t followed, numerous problems …
Who Is This?-Luke 19:28-40
Jesus’ followers zealously honored Him as He entered Jerusalem a few days before His crucifixion. The multitude rejoiced and praised God for “all the miracles they had seen“ (v37). Jesus’ …
Does Christ Live Here-Mark 9:1-8
A pastor and his wife serving in a small village visited a home for the first time, and only the wife who live there was home. Later, with her husband …
His Friends Know-John 15:13-17
The cross, and emblem of Christianity, holds special meaning for every friend of Christ. Whenever we see a cross, it speaks to us of how Christ’s tenacious determination to do …
Come Sit a Spell-Luke 19:1-9
Life can get pretty busy. In our action oriented world, it’s hard to get to know people. It’s tough to find time to ask someone to “sit a spell“ with …
Sunset Hours-Philippians 3:2-4:1
If you are still young and energetic, you may find it difficult to sympathize with the feelings that reflect many older people. But those who have long past the midpoint …
The Greatest Thing-Luke 10:38-42
Distractions come in all shapes and sizes. For Martha, distraction took the form of cooking and cleaning—trying to serve Christ instead of listening to Him and talking with Him. Mary …
A FIRM Foundation-Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Before she was two years old, little Katie began to recognize cars by make and model. This started when she and her father spent time together playing with his toy …
The Art of Common People-Matthew 4:18-25
And Italian painter received scathing criticism in his day for depicting people of the Bible as common. His critics reflected a time with only members of royalty and aristocracy were …