18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. (1 Peter 1:18-19 ESV) Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. The seven days leading up to Easter...
Material Concerns
12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:12-13 ESV) We may read through scripture like today’s and while understanding...
All or None
19 If in Christ we have hope[a] in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. (1 Corinthians 15:19 ESV) Many years ago I was debating the veracity of faith with someone who was clearly seeking answers. This person asked me a very pointed question, “But what if you...
Does Your Light Shine
16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that[a] they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 ESV) In what way do you feel like your light shines before others? Consider how God is exemplified and glorified in the life...
Pay Your Due
7 Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. (Romans 13:7 ESV) The tax man is taking an exceptionally hard bite this year and it so happens...