Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 My favorite smell: fresh bread baking in an oven. …
For who is greater, one who reclines at the table, or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. Luke 22:27 Really? A servant…
All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples…baptizing them…and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the ends of the…
Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you before Abraham was born, I am.” John 8:58 We don’t like to think of Jesus as being controversial, yet when Scripture tells us he was a stumbling block to…
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your…
I have to admit, beginning a series, such as the one on which we’re about to embark, feels much like preparing to explore some deep oceanic waters. Don’t get me wrong, I love the ocean, having been raised in…
Time to wrap up the theme of Storyline! As we say our farewells to some remarkable women from the Word, I want to recap what I’ve learned as I’ve pondered the STORYLINES of these amazing ladies… · Their stories are…
No matter the translation in which I read Esther 9:1, I find myself getting goose bumps. Read this verse in several different versions below: The order the king had commanded was to be done on the thirteenth day of…
When we left Queen Esther last, she had called her people to a fast. While she waited on the Lord, God stepped in to answer. No doubt, he helped to do exactly what he promised Isaiah years before: They…