Scripture: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Then Job answered: 2 “Today also my complaint is bitter, his hand is heavy in spite of my groaning.3 Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his seat!4 I would lay my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments.5 I would learn what he would answer me, and understand... Continue Reading →
Text for the Week: No More
Scripture: Galatians 3:21-29 21 Is the law then opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could make alive, then righteousness would indeed come through the law. 22 But the scripture has imprisoned all things under the power of sin, so that what was promised through the faith of... Continue Reading →
Text for the Week: The Courage to Speak
Scripture: Esther 7:1-10 1 So the king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther. 2 On the second day, as they were drinking wine, the king again said to Esther, “What is your petition, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you. And what is your request? Even to half of my kingdom, it shall be... Continue Reading →
Text for the Week: Where Are We…
Scripture: John 6:1-15 1After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A large crowd kept following him because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. 3 Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. 4 Now the Passover,... Continue Reading →
Text for the Week: The Cost of Greed
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31 19 “There was a certain rich man who clothed himself in purple and fine linen, and who feasted luxuriously every day. 20 At his gate lay a certain poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. 21 Lazarus longed to eat the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Instead, dogs would come... Continue Reading →
Text for the Week: The Gift of Encouragement
Scripture: Acts 4:32-37 32 The community of believers was one in heart and mind. None of them would say, “This is mine!” about any of their possessions, but held everything in common. 33 The apostles continued to bear powerful witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and an abundance of grace was at work among them... Continue Reading →
Text for the Week: Impacting Your Circle
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 From Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy. To the Thessalonians’ church that is in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace and peace to all of you. 2 We always thank God for all of you when we mention you constantly in our prayers. 3 This is because we remember your work that... Continue Reading →
Text for the Week: The Proper Foundation
Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29 21 “Not everybody who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will get into the kingdom of heaven. Only those who do the will of my Father who is in heaven will enter. 22 On the Judgment Day, many people will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name and expel demons in... Continue Reading →
Text for the week: Finding the Right Path
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20 13 “Go in through the narrow gate. The gate that leads to destruction is broad and the road wide, so many people enter through it. 14 But the gate that leads to life is narrow and the road difficult, so few people find it. 15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you dressed... Continue Reading →
Text for the Week: Casting Judgment & Pearls
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6 “Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. 2 For the judgment you give will be the judgment you get, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. 3 Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye but do not notice the log in your own eye?... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 