“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.” Isaiah 43:1. Jesus’ disciples encountered a stormy experience. They were on the Sea of Galilee when a windstorm whipped up. The storm was so violent that despite being experienced fishermen who know the lake well, they feared for […]
“Many of the Jews had joined the women around Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.” John 11:19 Martha and Mary were surrounded by friends and mourners who comforted them when their brother Lazarus died. Then the One they most longed to see – Jesus – came and wept with them. The people […]
“We have spoken openly to you; our heart is wide open.” II Corinthians 6:11. To many people, living large means having the best possessions and living extravagantly. That kind of life, however, doesn’t bring true purpose or satisfaction. Followers of Jesus Christ are to live large in a different way. Paul told the Corinthians, “Our […]
“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21. Death is a finality that so many dread, but there is something waiting for believers beyond this life – something better. During our physical life, we have opportunities to serve Jesus. But one day, we will actually be in His presence. […]
“[God has] placed the sand as the bound of the sea.” Jeremiah 5:22. God has established boundaries for human behavior. Yet not a day goes by without countless violations of His commands, resulting in disastrous physical and spiritual consequences. Within creation there is inherent order. Violating it has inherent consequences. God in His kindness simply […]