Bible Passage: “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on …
A Man on a Mission
Bible Passage: “Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing …
Scared of Death No More
Bible Passage: “Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that …
The Strength of Sons
Bible Passage: “He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his …
Living Through a Regime Change
Bible Passage: “In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 6:11) Scripture Reading: Romans 6:6-7; 1 John 3:9 My sister-in-law’s family hails …
A Completely New Creation?
Bible Passage: “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may …
Risen Indeed!
Bible Passage: “‘Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!’” (Luke 24:5-6) Scripture Reading: Luke 24:1-12; Acts 2:24; Ephesians 1:19-21 Happy Easter …
God’s Silence on Saturday
Bible Passage: “It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” (Lamentations 3:26 NIV) Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:57-66; Psalm 130:1-8; Romans 8:24-25 We tend to skip over …
Where Justice and Mercy Meet
Bible Passage: “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities, the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are …
Serving Before Suffering
Bible Passage: “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do …
