John 6:35 ESV ”Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.’” We eat physical food when we get hungry and it gives sustenance to our bodies so that we have strength to do our work each day and … Continue reading Jesus, the Bread of Life

Psalm 121:1-2 ESV “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Is the Lord the first one we go to when we face temptation, or when we go through a trial, or when we are sick, or when … Continue reading The Lord will Keep You

Psalm 119:105-106 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules.” God’s word, the Bible (Genesis to Revelation) is not just a history book. It is not just a record of people’s lives and the things that … Continue reading That Should Bring Us Joy!

1 John 2:1-2 ESV “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the … Continue reading Walking in the Same Way

Paul and Timothy were suffering affliction for their faith and for their testimonies for Jesus Christ and for his gospel of salvation. They were sharing abundantly in Christ’s sufferings. Their affliction was great, and at one point they were so severely burdened beyond their own strength that they despaired of life itself. But they had … Continue reading Our Sufficiency is From God

John 10:1 ESV “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber.” Reading this reminded me of this passage of Scripture in Jude 1:4: “For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago … Continue reading Life in The Spirit

Colossians 1:1-3 ESV “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.” This letter is to the saints, to those who are called of God to be holy, set apart … Continue reading A Manner Worthy of The Lord

Summary Matthew 10:1-33 Jesus had just sent his twelve disciples out to the lost sheep of Israel. They were to proclaim, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” And he told them that he was sending them out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so they were to be wise as serpents and innocent … Continue reading Enemies at Home

Psalm 119:1-8 ESV “Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. Oh that my ways … Continue reading How to Remain Pure

I Peter 2:1-3 ESV “So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation — if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” We, as followers of Jesus Christ, are … Continue reading You Can’t Afford to Ignore This