“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” – Luke 9:23 (NIV) There is a quiet misunderstanding many of us…
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The Priority of Abiding
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit…” – John 15:5 (NIV) In a world that…
Read MoreFinding Quiet in a Noisy World
“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” – Psalm 29:11 (NIV) A friend recently admitted she could not remember the last time she…
Read MoreTrusting God When the Answers Don’t Come
“Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: ‘Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge?’” – Job 38:1-2 (NIV) One of the…
Read MorePeace That Outlasts the Storm
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” – Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) I used to think peace meant a life without problems….
Read MoreLosing to Gain!
“Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for My sake will find it.” – Matthew 10:39 (NIV) Following Jesus is not simply about adding Him…
Read MoreTaking up the Cross!
“Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.” – Luke 9:23 (NIV) Following Jesus…
Read MoreLove Interrupts the Plan
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them…” – Matthew 9:36 (NIV) The Gospels tell us that when Jesus saw the people, He did not turn away; He…
Read MoreLove in Action
“I am no longer worthy to be called your son…” – Luke 15:19 (NIV) The account of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) is not just about rebellion or poor choices…
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