Bible Passage: “For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the Gospel will save it.” (Mark 8:35 NIV) Scripture Reading: Mark 10:28-31 Jesus was an “opposites” kind of …
Give Yourself Away
Bible Passage: “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Luke 6:38 NIV) Scripture Reading: Philippians …
Foster Thanksgiving
Bible Passage: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV) Scripture Reading: Acts 16:16-40 I was recently penalized for something I …
Contentment For the Win
Bible Passage: “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” (1 Timothy 6:6 NIV) Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6-11 When I was thirteen or fourteen, I wanted a Winchester Lever Action .22 …
Jesus’ Master Strategy for Success
The sun crested the eastern horizon, setting the clouds aflame with magnificent shades of tangerine and citron. A warm breeze blew off the western sea, promising a hot day to …
Understanding Enemies
Bible Passage: “Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.” (Matthew 5:42 NIV) Scripture Reading: Luke 23:32-34 …
Removing Our Victimhood
Bible Passage: “If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.” (Matthew 5:41 NIV) Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 29:1-7 During Rome’s reign over Israel in the first …
Repaying Differently
Bible Passage: “And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.” (Matthew 5:40 NIV) Scripture Reading: Romans 12:9-21 Les Misérables is a …
Forgiving Enemies
Bible Passage: “But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” (Matthew 5:39 NIV) …
The Love You’ve Been Shown
Bible Passage: “He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” (Matthew 5:45 NIV) Scripture Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 …
