That First Look!-Revelation 22:1-7
There is a sense in which all of us as believers in Jesus Christ will someday have a kind of “aha“ moment. When we read Revelation 22, one of the …
The Highest Place-Colossians 1:15-23
Who is Jesus and what has He done? The apostle Paul answered this question in Colossians 1. No one has seen God, but Jesus came to reflect and revealed Him …
A Pleasant Diversion-Romans 11:33-12:2
No amount of air-conditioning and pew-cushioning in the church can cover over the hard truth that discipleship is costly; that, for the faithful, there is always a cross to be …
Our Constant Companion-Acts 23:1-13
Although bodily in heaven, Jesus is present in spirit with all of His people just as He promised (Matt 28:20). When the apostle Paul was facing serious charges and threats …
My Lord-John 20:19-29
On the day of His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples and showed them His hands and feet. We are told that at first they could not believe for joy—it …
You’ve Got a Friend-Psalm 23
One of the ironic consequences of the sweeping growth of social media is that we often find ourselves more personally isolated. Technology aside, all of us battle with seasons of …
Subtle Wisdom-Mark 8:34-38
Will I follow Jesus? Will I seek His face and His will and go where He wants me to go? Several times in the New Testament, Jesus said to His …
Perfect Peace-John 14:25-31
Jesus spoke words of peace to His friends after their last supper together, when He prepared them for the events that would soon follow: His death, resurrection, and the coming …
Love Changes Us-Acts 9:1-22
Jesus transforms lives…lives like Saul’s, one of the most feared prosecutors of the church until his encounter with Christ. Others helped Saul learn more about Jesus. His drastic transformation added …