I love how these words from Jesus come with an invitation: “come…” That is a revelation because of how He called His disciples: “come.” So many feel as though Christianity is a bunch of religious rules. It isn’t. Like, at all. Rather, it’s a relational invitation! Will you hear and heed that invitation? It really…

Yesterday we looked at how Jesus told the disciples He would send them the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and direct their mission to share God’s Good News. Today’s passage precedes that commission but speaks to how they must conduct themselves in culture. The words He spoke about taking up their cross was undoubtedly shocking!…

Jesus promised to send a Helper (the Holy Spirit) to the disciples to lead, guide, and direct them on their upcoming mission to share God’s Good News. This echoes a question asked by God nearly 750 years prior: “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” To which the Prophet Isaiah replied, “Here…

Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Everyone? Yes, everyone. Will be? Yes. Not could be, would be, might be, or should be, but will be! How? Why? Not how or why, but Who. Jesus. “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven…

Today’s verse highlights a concept that has always inspired me. You will notice in the creation narrative that light precedes any of the celestial bodies by which we associate with illumination; i.e., the sun, moon, and stars. What’s important to know here is the everlasting light that shines for all is the presence of God,…

Here is a simple thought for your Saturday based on today’s verse from Psalm 105:1. Orient your life toward praising God in all things. Proclaim His name to all people, for God’s name is salvation and points to how we can help others come to know God’s character and nature. Once we submit to God…

Amos 5:24 is a powerful verse that points to God’s desire for justice to flow on like a river and never-ending stream. Some might misunderstand this as thinking that justice shifts based on the circumstances of the day. That is not God’s kind of justice! God wants all people to be held as precious, valuable,…

Have you noticed that the words listen and silent are spelled with the same six letters? The idea is to know what to do and when. Make it a point to listen in conversation without trying to formulate your reply before the other person even quits talking. Use your words to make sure you (A)…

Today’s verse is one that is frequently misunderstood and/or misapplied. Praying is not like rubbing a genie’s lamp three times — one for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — in order to get the desires of your heart. No, prayer is designed to get us in sync with the Lord, so the desires of…