I AM
The scene unfolds in the Garden of Gethsemane. Torches flicker in the darkness. Soldiers arrive, weapons drawn. Jesus does not hide or retreat. He steps forward and asks who they are seeking...
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Jun
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Jun
“Wash Me Throughly”
In the King James Version of Psalm 51:2, the text uses a word that doesn’t even exist anymore: “Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from...
12
Jun
Place Your Hope in Him
When we load all our hopes, dreams, and expectations into the here and now, without taking eternity into account, we subtly ask people in our lives to be...
11
Jun
Take the Initiative
Like all married couples, Ken and I disagree at times. And sometimes we hurt one another’s feelings in those disagreements. I remember the time...
10
Jun
Something Mighty in Your Life
Reading the Bible, you can easily get caught up in what God accomplished long ago. You think of the Red Sea parting and the Israelites crossing it on dry...
9
Jun
Almost Home
Think of the times when you’re nearing the end of a long, tiring trip. Maybe it’s a familiar freeway exit, with home just five minutes away...
8
Jun
It’s Counterintuitive
Counterintuitive means something is counter to what intuition would lead one to expect. In other words, your logic and best judgment lead you in one...
7
Jun
I AM the True Vine
Jesus speaks these words to disciples who are about to face fear, confusion, and loss as they witness His crucifixion the next day. He does not prepare them with strategies or explanations. Instead, He reminds them where life comes from...
3
Jun
You are Promised an Inheritance
You may or may not receive an earthly inheritance. Maybe your parents didn’t have much at the end to give you, or maybe the government got most of it...
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May
I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life
Jesus speaks these words in the Upper Room during a final meal with His disciples on the night before His crucifixion. The room is heavy with emotion, and the cross is near. Jesus knows what is coming and chooses His words carefully...