“My word . . . will not return to me empty, but will . . . achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” — Isaiah 55:11 On this day of worshipRead More…

The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. — 1 Corinthians 1:18 One of theRead More…

“Follow me,” [Jesus] told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. — Matthew 9:9 Where I grew up in Canada, the church youth groups in the area would host an annualRead More…

When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said . . . “Brothers, what shall we do?’’ — Acts 2:37 After Jesus ascended to heaven (Acts 1:9-11), heRead More…

[Jesus] explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. — Luke 24:27 Our theme verse today is from the Emmaus road story once again. We have seen thatRead More…

“Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” — Luke 24:32 Let’s return to the Emmaus road story thatRead More…

They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us . . . ?” — Luke 24:32 One of the ways we can speak of “resonance” is in terms of humanRead More…

My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? — Psalm 42:2 The Christian writer C. S. Lewis was a careful thinker. One dayRead More…

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. — Psalm 19:1 Psalm 19 asserts that the heavens declare the glory of God. I recently learnedRead More…

“Sing, barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy. . . .” — Isaiah 54:1 I grew up (and still serve) in a Christian tradition thatRead More…