The Provocation We want the "blessings" of God without the "burden" of the Cross. But the burden is what keeps us grounded in the Lord. Scripture "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me." (Matthew 11:29) Point to Ponder A yoke is for work. Following Jesus is the most joyful thing you will ever … Continue reading Lent Day 37 – Mar. 26th
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Daily Scripture Serieds – Mar. 26th
"Love is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered." (1 Corinthians 13:5). The Bible teaches that love is patient, kind, and unselfish; it's "not easily angered". "It often...prefers others welfare, and satisfaction, and advantage, to its own," wrote the commentator Matthew Henry of this love. God's kind of love thinks of others first. In a … Continue reading Daily Scripture Serieds – Mar. 26th
Lent Day 36 – Mar. 25th
The Provocation We treat the Holy Spirit like an "influence" or a "vibe." He is the Third Person of the Trinity, and He is God. Scripture "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." (Ephesians 4:30). Point to Ponder You cannot live an "unfiltered" … Continue reading Lent Day 36 – Mar. 25th
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 25th
"The Lord Almighty says: 'Give careful thought to your ways.'" (Haggai 1:5) Ken avoided the migrant workers in his building. Their habits and way of life, so different from his, annoyed him. One day, however, while Ken was praying, a thought pierced him: 'They've been your neighbors for years, yet not once have you shared … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 25th
Lent Day 35 – Mar. 24th
The Provocation We think of "meekness" as weakness. In the Bible however, meekness is power under the total control of the Lord. Scripture "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." (Matthew 5:5). Point to Ponder It takes zero strength to lose your temper or shout down an opponent. It takes the strength … Continue reading Lent Day 35 – Mar. 24th
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 24th
"God has wronged me and drawn his net around me." (Job 19-6) After the horrors of Auschwitz, Elie Wiesel lost his faith. "Where were you, God of kindness?" he asked, recalling the evil he and others suffered. "In my childhood I did not expect much from human beings. But I expected everything from You." And … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 24th
No Thought Police 