34 And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their region. (Matthew 8:34 ESV) Reflection, looking back over the week, can be a funny thing. Well, not funny, ha ha, but funny sad. I think this is why taking our...

15 … “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand;[a] repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15 ESV) I was having a bit of a theological discussion yesterday with a few people over lunch. The discussion ranged far and wide, but at one point I mentioned that I really...

27 For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. (Matthew 16:27 ESV) Take a moment to consider your life to date. Everything you have done. That could be a lot...

8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you,[a] not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance....

1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[b] 2 Do not be conformed to this world,[c] but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of...