12 And Jesus entered the temple[a] 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. 13 He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you make it a den of robbers.” (Matthew...
Palm Sunday
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...