Scripture: Matthew 16:18 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. When I read this passage, I am reminded that God is in the business of reframing us. This… more »

Scripture: Matthew 15:34 Jesus said to them, “How many loaves do you have?” And they said, “Seven, and a few little fish.” Whenever I read this story in Matthew and Mark, I am reminded that even those who had been with Jesus struggled to understand the… more »

Scripture: John 6:67–69 67 Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” 68 But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ,… more »

Scripture: Luke 9:35 35 A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.”   We know this portion as the Mountain of Transfiguration, where Jesus takes James, John, and Peter up to the mountain. All of us must have… more »

Scripture: Luke 11:31 31 The queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and indeed a greater than Solomon is here.   In verses… more »

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and… more »

Scripture: Luke 7:39-47 39 Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he spoke to himself, saying, “This Man, if He were a prophet, would know who and what manner of woman this is who is touching Him, for she is a sinner.”  40 And Jesus… more »

Scripture: Matthew 8:2-3 2 And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean." 3 Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.… more »

Scripture: John 4:4,25-26 4 But He needed to go through Samaria. 25 The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When He comes, He will tell us all things.” 26 Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.”   When I… more »

Scripture: Luke 5:5-6 5 But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” 6 And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was… more »

Scripture: Luke 3:10-14 10 “What should we do then?” the crowd asked. 11 John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”  12 Even tax collectors came to be baptized.… more »

Scripture: Matthew 2:11 11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.… more »

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-11 Do Not Rob God 8 “Will a man rob God?  Yet you have robbed Me!  But you say, ‘In what way have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings. 9 You are cursed with a curse, For you have robbed Me, Even this whole nation. 10 Bring all… more »

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:43 43 Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the women and the children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard afar off.   Psalm 126:5 Those who sow… more »