11 to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business,[a] and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you. (1 Thessalonians 4:11 CSB) Life, for most of us, is anything but quiet. Everything clamors for our attention and we spend much of our time seemingly chasing the wind. I...
I Want to See
51 Then Jesus answered him, “What do you want me to do for you?” “Rabboni,”[teacher] the blind man said to him, “I want to see.” (Mark 10:51 CSB) Sometimes we pray long drawn out prayers about the details of our situation, possibly hoping that through our discourse God will soften and give us our...
Companion, Savior, Father
17 for the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (John 1:17 CSB) The Mosaic Law, or the Law of Moses, is essentially covered in the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. This provided the basic parameters around which the Jewish community lived and how they lived...
At Face Value
29 Jesus said, “Because you have seen me, you have believed.[a] Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” (John 20:29 CSB) Thomas needed to not only see Christ but to touch this crucification scars so that he could fully assure himself that this truly was the risen Christ. That’s bold!...
In and Through
4 One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD And to meditate in His temple. (Psalm 27:4) Life holds many experiences. Each day...