Galatians 4 Sons and Heirs 4 I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave,[a] though he is the owner of everything, 2 but he…
Colossians 2 2 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me…
Philippians 2 Christ's Example of Humility 2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same…
Ezekiel 34 Prophecy Against the Shepherds of Israel 34 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy, and say to them, even to the…
Micah 5 The Ruler to Be Born in Bethlehem 5 Now muster your troops, O daughter of troops; siege is laid against us; with a rod they strike the judge of Israel on…
Isaiah 11 The Righteous Reign of the Branch 1 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. 2 And the Spirit…
When Mother’s Day is Hard: Why You Matter to the Church (And why the church matters to you) “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15). For many people, Mother’s Day is a joyous…
Holy Week Thursday: Getting ready to say Good-Bye Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:17-30; Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22:7-39; John 13:1-17:26 Events of the day: Preparation for Passover; Passover meal and Last Supper;…
Holy Week: The Plot Thickens Scripture: Matthew 26:3-5; Luke 21:37-38, Luke 22:1-2; Mark 14:1-2 Do you have a favorite movie or book that has a surprise ending? In 1999, a…
Holy Week Tuesday: Learning from the Lord Scripture reading: Matthew 21:20-39, Matthew 24:1-25:46; Mark 11:20-12:44, Mark 13:1-37; Luke 20:1-36 If you had the opportunity to sit by Jesus’ feet and…