Category Archives: Bible Books
The Price of Discipleship
[from January 26, 2010] [Jesus said,] “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.†  Matthew 5:11 (NLT) Here … Continue reading
The Persecuted
Jody note: This is reprinted from January 25, 2011. I have had a burdened in this week for the persecuted. I may not know their names, but God does. Let us pray for them.] [Jesus said,] “God’s divine care is … Continue reading
Keep My Candle Lit
There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of one small candle. These words were found inscribed on a small headstone after a devastating air raid in Great Britain during World War II. Can … Continue reading
God’s Glory in 2012
You too heard the word of truth in Christ, which is the good news of your salvation. You were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit because you believed in Christ. The Holy Spirit is the down payment on our inheritance, … Continue reading
How Great You Are!
Carl Gustav Boberg (1885) O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed: Refrain Then sings my … Continue reading
Servant Like Jesus
[reprinted from June 19, 2009] Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. Â In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another; Â not lagging in … Continue reading
Watch Out for Sneaky Legalism!
There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,†he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous … Continue reading
Which is Easier?
Jesus got into a boat and crossed back over to the town where he lived. Some people soon brought to him a crippled man lying on a mat. When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the … Continue reading
“I Am Hereâ€
Lectionary Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13, Psalm 8, Revelation 21:1-6a, Matthew 25:31-46 Welcome, LORD, to our time together in 2012! Teach us, LORD. Give us ears to hear and a heart to receive what You have to teach us. I know that … Continue reading
We Dream Again
But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He … Continue reading