36 Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.” (Luke 21:36 NABRE) Be watchful and vigilant. It is by design that Jesus concealed the last days from us. He wants us to...

27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. (John 10:27 ESV) I confess, I know nothing about sheep outside of what scripture teaches like our passage today. In fact, I probably see them in more of a negative sense as I believe that many in...

12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 ESV) Have you ever walked dark paths in your life? Some surely have, but when asked most people’s minds go to shades of...

10 For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. (2 Corinthians 7:10 ESV) Good grief, I can’t see these words together and not think about Charlie Brown. He says it a lot. I think ‘ol Charlie had a lock on just how to use...

11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; (Colossians 1:11 ESV) I have a group of people I am praying for earnestly at the moment. All are facing job loss or work upheaval. I know from experience just how difficult going through times...