“Now it came to pass, when the time had come for [Jesus] to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem.” Luke 9:51. Peripheral vision enables us to be aware of our surroundings while remaining focused on our destination. As we think about the cross, we may be struck by […]
“…and have put on the new self,…in the image of its Creator.” Colossians 3:10. God’s purpose is to conform us to the image of His Son. Indeed, that will be fully accomplished only when we see the Lord Jesus and become like Him. But right now, the Holy Spirit dwells with us, producing the “fruit […]
“For this reason, a man shall…be joined to his wife.” Matthew 19:5 Marriage is hard at best; disagreements and difficult adjustments abound. While no one must live in an abusive and dangerous relationship, accepting the difficulties of poverty, hardship, and disappointment can lead to happiness. A marriage vow is a binding obligation to love, honor, […]
“God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Galatians 6:14The words, “written in blood” usually convey a willingness to stand behind our words with our life. As Paul ended his letter to the Galatians, he was, figuratively, writing his story in blood. He knew he would be hated for […]
“Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God.” Ruth 1:16. There is a place for tenacity in life, especially when it is rooted in our faith in God and love for others. The book of Ruth begins with three women bound together by tragedy. After Naomi’s husband and two sons died, she […]