Jesus Uncovers Delight John 2:1-11 (NIV) 1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” 4 “Woman, why […]
Life Guide Galatians 4:4-7 (NIV) 4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. 6 Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” 7 So you are no longer […]
Life Guide Philippians 4:4-7(NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and […]
In the name of our Savior who is coming, dear fellow redeemed: IT’S HARD TO WAIT. ‘Tis the season for waiting. How many cruel parents are here, who already put presents under the tree? I’m thinking of the kids who have to look at those presents for weeks before it’s time to open them. ‘Tis […]
Life Guide 3 Ways Christ is a King As usual, today, we heard three different readings from the Bible. Since it’s Christ the King week, each of our readings focuses on a different world in which Jesus is king. Daniel chapter 7 shows us the big picture. Jesus is the cosmic ruler of all time. […]
Life Guide In a few minutes, we will pass around offering plates, and people will put money in them as a gift to God. Little kids will put in a quarter, and grown-ups will put in a check or some cash in an envelope. So if Jesus were in your pew—I mean, he is, but […]
Life Guide Deuteronomy 6:1-9 These are the commands, decrees and laws the Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the Lord your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I […]
GOD MAKES US A FAMILY GROWING IN CHRIST WE WERE STRANGERS It is unsettling to be a stranger. I remember standing in Hangzhou, China, in the middle of a long alleyway packed with thousands of people. My family and I were visiting my sister who lived there, but they were waiting for me at the […]
A Closer Look Study Guide WALK WISELY Ephesians 5:15-20 (CSB) 15 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise— 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17 So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 And don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless living, but be filled by the Spirit: 19 speaking […]
Life Guide Happy are they who hear the Word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience. Luke 8:15 (RSV) Ezekiel 2:1-3:4 1 He said to me, “Son of man, stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” 2 As he spoke, the Spirit came into me and raised me to […]