Then Jesus said to him, “‘If you are able?’ All things are possible for the one who believes.” Immediately the father of the boy cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” Mark 9:23–24 Into the Text Like this father, I’ve found myself caught between taking God at
But practicing the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head. Ephesians 4:15 Into the Text I know the thought of speaking the truth in love can make you feel sick to your stomach. It’s hard to be uncompromising of truth,
“Suddenly a vast, heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,” Luke 2:13 Into the Text What the shepherds saw must have been truly awesome. This was not the Roman army they knew and dreaded with its shimmering armor, shields, spears, and swords. This was God’s vast
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 “for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth—” Ephesians 5:9 Into the Text As believers, one of the
Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good! You will surely wear out, both you and these people who are with you, for this is too heavy a burden for you; you are not able to do it by yourself.” Exodus 18:17–18 Into the Text
And in future days the Lord’s Temple Mount will be the most important mountain of all; it will be more prominent than other hills. People will stream to it. Micah 4:1 Into the Text The leaders of Israel and the prophets were all corrupt. They were serving their own
“Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.“ Proverbs 25:11 Into the Text Our words hold incredible power. They can heal or hurt, build up or tear down. In today’s reading, we see Esther carefully choosing her words as she speaks to King
But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves. James 1:22 Into the Text When we become Christians, we are given a new nature, a new birth. The Holy Spirit comes to live in us. He is the sap
But may all who take shelter in you be happy. May they continually shout for joy. Shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice. Certainly you reward the godly, Lord. Like a shield you protect them in your good favor. Psalms 5:11-12 Into the Text
So do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about such things. For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Luke 12:29–30 Into the Text Charity can be