And going a little farther, He fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”Matthew 26:39 (ESV) Why does sacrifice move us so? I came across this story in the *Omaha World...
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His purpose, which He set forth in...
Therefore consider carefully how you listen.Luke 8:18 (ESV) I’ve been listening for His voice again. You know the one. The incomparable quiet and persistent voice of God who will reveal the next piece of the giant puzzle of life—the piece that settles my heart and...
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.Psalm 84:1 (ESV) In my recent book club book, a phrase jumped off the page likening happiness—to swallowing sunshine! I love the...
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.Proverbs 31:10-12 (ESV) In an interview with Vogue, Miley Cyrus is...
And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of Him.1 John 5:14-15 (ESV) The expression “on a...
My soul is bereft of peace; I have forgotten what happiness is; so I say, “My endurance has perished; so has my hope from the Lord.”Lamentations 3:17-18 (ESV) I remember falling off a horse once. I flew through the air and fell flat on my back. I gasped and struggled...
One Sabbath He was going through the grain fields, and as they made their way, His disciples began to pluck heads of grain. And the Pharisees were saying to Him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?” And He said to them, “Have you never read...
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.John 3:16 (ESV) As far back as I can remember, my little brother, Gary, was always a part of my life. We even looked like twins. I was older,...
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear,but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”Romans 8:14&15 (ESV) For a couple of years now I...
“Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”Psalm 46:10 (ESV) After seeking advice have you heard you just need to do MORE? I am a doing MORE kind of person—a classic over-achiever and I am very good—an expert...
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.2 Corinthians 4:16 (ESV) Toby Keith’s song, "Don't Let the Old Man In" was inspired by a conversation Keith had with the legendary actor, Clint Eastwood. The...