Scripture Reading — Matthew 13:31-32“Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds . . . perch in its branches.”— Matthew 13:32The door opened, and in walked a woman I did not know. She explained that she was from

Scripture Reading — Philippians 2:1-4[Look] not . . . to your own interests but . . . to the interests of the others.— Philippians 2:4I live in an area where snow falls in winter, and I would prefer that it would stay off my driveway. My husband looked outside at the snow one day and scowled. He kne

Scripture Reading — Luke 5:17-26They went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles . . . right in front of Jesus.— Luke 5:19Have you ever lost your house key? I am so thankful that our house has a keypad entry so that all I have to remember is a code. On that note, have you ever l

Scripture Reading — Luke 24:28-34They urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening. . . .” So he went in to stay with them.— Luke 24:29One of the intriguing details of this story in Luke is that the two disciples who were walking and talking with Jesus didn’t know it was him. I suspec

Scripture Reading — 3 John 3-8It gave me great joy when . . . [I heard] about your faithfulness to the truth. . . .— 3 John 3Last year I watched the televised funeral of a godly leader and statesman. Tributes from a friend and a family member reminded me of a leader who worked diligently to bring Go

Scripture Reading — Exodus 2:15-25“And where is he?” . . . “Why did you leave him? Invite him to have something to eat.”— Exodus 2:20Church planting can bring lots of excitement and challenges. Have you ever met a church planter? They give up many of the comforts and expectations of a church home be

Scripture Reading — 1 Peter 4:8-11Use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace. . . .— 1 Peter 4:10It was Easter morning, and I was excited to be part of the church service that day. My ideas and sermon were ready to go. I was anticipating a great morning.