They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you. — 1 Peter 4:4 Every person’s story is different and unique. SomeRead More…

Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. — Ephesians 4:15 A student who gracesRead More…

Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire. . . . — James 3:5-6 Over the years our family has hadRead More…

“‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dreamRead More…

“Neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” — John 8:11 Jesus’ gentleness to the woman who was caught in adultery is heartwarming. According toRead More…

He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. — Isaiah 40:11 IsaiahRead More…

“See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” — Matthew 21:5 In Jesus’ statements of blessing (often called the Beatitudes)Read More…

Among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality. . . . — Ephesians 5:3 Years ago I attended a conference where a well-known Christian speaker asserted that theRead More…

Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices. . . . — Colossians 3:9 Each of the students took their turn. They raisedRead More…

. . . if we are faithless, [Christ] remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. — 2 Timothy 2:13 When our children were young, we visited an aquarium that had a glassRead More…