Scripture Reading — Philippians 3:10-11I want to know Christ. . . .— Philippians 3:10Researchers in Europe went door to door, asking people about their belief in God. One question was this: “Do you believe in a God who intervenes in human lives, who changes the course of history, and performs miracl

Scripture Reading — Exodus 20:8-11“. . . the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God.”— Exodus 20:10I am not very good at resting. I have noticed that I’m becoming more distracted by my phone and more captivated by the world online. I love to learn, and the internet provides endless opportunit

Scripture Reading — Isaiah 62:1-12I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem. . . .— Isaiah 62:6In this vision of hope we find a powerful call to action. In verse 6, God says: “I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem. They will never be silent day or night.” This is a powerful picture o

Scripture Reading — Matthew 15:21-28Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith!”— Matthew 15:28In today’s story Jesus and his disciples were in an area where most of the people did not know or worship God. The disciples were not familiar with the customs and culture and likely would have felt u

Scripture Reading — 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16; 3:6-10In all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith. For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord.— 1 Thessalonians 3:7-8Paul thanked God for his Thessalonian friends, who, despite knowing they w

Scripture Reading — 2 Timothy 3:10-17In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ will be persecuted.— 2 Timothy 3:12As we explore what it means to be witnesses for Jesus, it is important to talk about the cost of witnessing. Did you know that in the Bible the Greek word for “witnesses

Scripture Reading — Acts 1:6-11“. . . and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”— Acts 1:8Have you ever received a gift but were not quite sure what to do with it? I once received some freeze-dried army food. I didn’t need it right away, s