Scripture Reading — John 8:48-59“Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” — John 8:58We can often see how weighty a statement is by how listeners react. Some words prompt a smile; others a scowl; others a glance

Scripture Reading — Ephesians 5:25-32“The bride belongs to the bridegroom.” — John 3:29An old Algonquin folktale (a sort of Cinderella story) goes something like this:Once there were three sisters. The two oldest were beautiful, proud, and mea

Scripture Reading — John 1:35-39; 13:12-16 They said, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?” — John 1:38We learn from a variety of people in our lives—parents, friends, relatives, teachers, mentors, and more.

Scripture Reading — Galatians 3:13-16, 19The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed . . . meaning . . . Christ. — Galatians 3:16Disappointment can shrivel hope. A grandmother can pray for years, and yet her grand children may leave th

Scripture Reading — Romans 8:31-39; Hebrews 8:6-9:15Christ Jesus . . . is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. — Romans 8:34What is Jesus doing now, since he has ascended to heaven? Hebrews 7:25 (like Romans 8:34) says that

Scripture Reading — Exodus 28:1-5, 29; Hebrews 7:23-27Since we have a great high priest who ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. — Hebrews 4:14Sometimes clothes tell a story. A letterman jacke

Scripture Reading — John 15:1-8“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. . . ." — John 15:5Before I married, I did not own a car. I did not know how to fix vehicles or install plumbing. (