Each memory verse is written out in part in a beautiful font and the editor invites you to continue meditating on this verse throughout the week, even as you’re praying with different Scriptures each day. I have to tell you, though, the thing that most struck me was how this devotional...
simply to read the passage as the story ofthissituation: “You always have the poor with you … you do not always have me.” In his earthly historical existence, Jesus would very soon be gone, and the woman had seized the opportunity to express her love for him while she still could....
Today is the 16th birthday ofThe Deep End. It has become a tradition for young ladies to celebrate their “sweet 16th” on their 16th birthdays as sort of a “coming of age” ceremony. I’m neither young nor a lady, but I would like to celebrate 16 years of fairly consistently bloggin...
25And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Read ChapterAll Versions Mark 13:1-31 1As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones!
You can see that the “saints” are not dead as you read through these passages. They are alive. Also, they are described as a delight to the Lord, faithful, and covenant-minded with God. They are joyful and even sing when they are in their beds!
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:11-12(NIV)Read the Chapter Tuesday, December 24, 2024 ...
This initiative guides participants in praying for every region of the world over the course of a year. Pearce noted that such resources allow local congregations to join in global prayer alongside Christians from different parts of the world. These prayers broaden pe...
Focus, for a moment, on the image of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus knew what was happening, and he knew it was about to get a lot worse before it got better. Let the very fact that “knowledge” caused Jesus grief affirm you; this is hard. ...
Our world is not at all perfect, and neither are we. God is perfect. He wants us to continue to read His Word so our faith may be strengthened for He sent Christ to show us the way. Don’t look to find meaning to the suffering, but let the suffering add meaning to our lives. ...
away. There is actually no one left from the original group except him. Some of them, including his brother, passed away long before. Gradually, one by one, they all died. Now John is faced with being the last living founding member. John knows he must pass leadership to the next ...