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The Winds of Change
Jesus answered him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand.” John 13:7 March 9, 2026 A young married couple have their first child. A man retires from his decades long job. Diagnosed dementia presents its challenger to an older couple. The winds of change are a part of
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What About Israel?
“Therefore they called these days Purim, after the term Pur. Therefore, because of all that was written in this letter, and of what they had faced in this matter, and of what had happened to them,” Esther 9:26 March 6, 2026 On March 2 Jews around the world celebrated the festival of Purim. It honors
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A Time for War –
“And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet.” Matthew 24:6 March 4, 2026 Wars have been a part of earthly reality since Adam and Eve declared war on God at the bidding of Satan. There is
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Finishing Strong
“Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2 March 2, 2026 The athlete must keep his eye fixed on the goal towards which he
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Ensnaring Sins
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 February 27, 2026 Progress is a good word if it indicates progression in the right
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Going the Distance
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 February 25, 2026 The Christian life is a long distance run, not a sprint. The
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The New Covenant
“Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah,”Jeremiah 31:31-34 February 23, 2026 How deeply have you thought about the New Covenant?Its significance has been observed countless times in church services. Many refer to it as the Communion service.
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Job and the End of the Story
“Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” James 5:11 February 20, 2026 What was the main purpose of the story of Job’s excruciating experience of suffering? The apostle James tells
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The Beauty of Love
“It does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” 1 Corinthians 13:6-7 February 18, 2026 The love that God produces in a life is tethered to His eternal character. As it is seen in those who belong to Christ it