“And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them, ‘See, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him over … Continue reading Appearances Can Be Deceiving
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If You Have Faith
“In the morning, as he was returning to the city, he became hungry. And seeing a fig tree by the wayside, he went to it and found nothing on it but only leaves. And he said to it, ‘May no fruit ever come from you again!’ And the fig tree withered at once. “When the … Continue reading If You Have Faith
A Place of Business
“And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. He said to them, ‘It is written, “My house shall be called a house of prayer,” but you make it a den of … Continue reading A Place of Business
Are We Able?
Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something. And he said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Say that these two sons of mine are to sit, one at your right hand and one at … Continue reading Are We Able?
Pursue Righteousness, Faith, Love..
“So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, … Continue reading Pursue Righteousness, Faith, Love..
As a Good Soldier of Christ Jesus
“You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian … Continue reading As a Good Soldier of Christ Jesus
She Often Refreshes Me
“You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains, but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found me— … Continue reading She Often Refreshes Me
God is With the Righteous
“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds;there is none who does good.The Lord looks down from heaven on the children of man,to see if there are any who understand,who seek after God.They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt;there is none who does good,not … Continue reading God is With the Righteous
Are You Embarrassed by Them?
“Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us … Continue reading Are You Embarrassed by Them?
Follow Jesus Where He Leads You
“I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in … Continue reading Follow Jesus Where He Leads You
Run With It 