35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he got up, went out, and made his way to a deserted place; and there he was praying. (Mark 1:35 CSB) How often do you go off by yourself and spend time with God? We may not be able to go to...
The Same Attitude
5 Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus, 6 who, existing in the form of God,did not consider equality with Godas something to be exploited.[a]7 Instead he emptied himselfby assuming the form of a servant,taking on the likeness of humanity.And when he had come as a man, (Philippians 2:5-7 CSB) Having...
A Different Outlook
60 Therefore, when many of his disciples heard this, they said, “This teaching is hard. Who can accept[a] it?” (John 6:60 CSB) Life is hard, there are no two ways around that. But does that mean we should give in or give up? No, absolutely not! If you are living a dedicated...
Perform
30 “What sign, then, are you going to do so that we may see and believe you?” they asked. “What are you going to perform? (John 6:30 CSB) The word perform has a number of connotations, the two most meaningful are to act in a certain way the other is a...
Unworthy
7 He proclaimed, “One who is more powerful than I am is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of his sandals. (Mark 1:7 CSB) John the Baptist had the right of it. He was one of the most renowned of prophets with a large following. However,...