Scripture:“The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 12:12 (NLT) Reflection:Have you ever tried to walk with a sprained ankle or type with a jammed finger? Even a minor injury to one part of the body affects the…
Scripture:“Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself.” Ephesians 2:20 (NLT) Reflection:When I drive past the building where our church meets, I see bricks, glass, and parking spots. It’s a structure. But when I think about The Church, I see faces. I…
Scripture:“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me.” John 10:28 (NLT) Reflection:When my kids were toddlers, and we would cross a busy street, I didn’t say, “Hey, hold my hand tight.” If their safety depended on their little grip, they’d be in danger the moment…
Scripture:“I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with him depends on faith.” Philippians 3:9 (NLT) Reflection:I remember going to a leadership event where I felt underdressed. Everyone else was in ties, jackets, and gowns, and…
Scripture:“Yet we know that a person is made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the law.” Galatians 2:16 (NLT) Reflection:Religion is often spelled with two letters: D-O. It’s a list of things you must do to please God. Do this, don’t do that, work harder, try more. It’s an exhausting ladder climb…
Scripture:“So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1 (NLT) Reflection:Guilt is a heavy backpack. We carry around the memory of past mistakes, harsh words we spoke, and things we wish we hadn’t done. Even when we ask for forgiveness, we often continue to put ourselves on trial, acting…
Scripture:“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” Romans 5:8 (NLT) Reflection:I’ve had moments as a parent where my kids have made a spectacular mess—mud tracked on the carpet, juice spilled on the couch. In those moments of chaos, my love for them…
Scripture:“We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.” Romans 3:22 (NLT) Reflection:Have you ever felt like life is a treadmill that keeps speeding up? You run harder and faster, trying to be the perfect parent, the perfect…
Scripture:“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT) Reflection:I remember a time in my life when I received…
Scripture:“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 (NLT) Reflection:My kids always loved a good treasure hunt. The excitement is in the search, following the clues to find the hidden prize. The Psalmist here speaks of “hiding” God’s word in his heart, as if it were…
Scripture:“But Jesus told them, ‘No, the Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 (NLT) Reflection:I can always tell when I’ve skipped a meal. I get irritable, my focus wanes, and I feel weak. My body needs food to function. In…
Scripture:“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.” Matthew 7:24-25 (NLT) Reflection:When you buy a house,…
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