Now when Mary came to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”  When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled.  John… Read more

I will sing of lovingkindness and justice, To Thee, O LORD, I will sing praises.  Psalm 101:1 NAS Every day that we open our eyes is a gift from God! His steadfast love keeps us and protects us. When we start every morning with praises to Him, we arm ourselves with His Spirit. Start your day… Read more

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.   Romans 12:15 (NIV) As Christians, we are meant to share in both the joy and sorrow of others, creating a loving and supportive community. We celebrate their accomplishments and blessings without envy or jealousy and extend compassion and empathy during difficult times.  Reflect on the past few… Read more

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.  Colossians 3:13 (NIV) As followers of Christ, we are called to extend patience and compassion to others, even as we navigate difficult relationships. When hurtful words or actions are directed at you, they can… Read more

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.   Rom 12:12 (NIV) How do you have joy, patience, and faith when your world seems to be falling apart?  In this life, we all experience tribulation. The burdens are heavy and sometimes we feel like we are in an unrelenting storm. We pray for God to solve… Read more

I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with jewels.  Is 61:10 (NIV) This verse is full and rich… Read more

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Romans 15:13 (CSB)  What is your heart filled with today? Are you hurting, or confused and afraid? Does peace seem far from you? This verse is… Read more

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”   Mark 16:15 NAS When we are saved, the truth of the gospel message is planted in our hearts, and everything changes. Once we were lost, but now we belong to Jesus! As we learn and apply His teachings,… Read more

Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts upon them, may be compared to a wise man, who built his house upon the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on… Read more

For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you. Truly, truly I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him. If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.”… Read more