Scripture Reading — 1 Corinthians 15:12-20But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.— 1 Corinthians 15:20Do you ever use euphemisms? Euphemisms are nice-sounding phrases that we use to talk about something harsh or difficult. For example, we may

Scripture Reading — Romans 13:8-14Do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake from your slumber. . . .— Romans 13:11I generally try to get between seven and eight hours of sleep each night. Often, though, I get less than that. And at those times when I’m a litt

Scripture Reading — Acts 20:7-12The people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted.— Acts 20:12Have you ever fallen asleep in a public place, like during a long talk by a speaker or a preacher? Maybe your eyes began drooping, and your head started to nod. Then, despite your best eff

Scripture Reading — Acts 12:5-10Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance.— Acts 12:6Sometimes we awake from a dream feeling relieved that it was only a dream. Other times we awake and wish the dream were real.After being locked up in pr

Scripture Reading — Matthew 26:36-46He returned to his disciples and found them sleeping.— Matthew 26:40After an exhausting day, have you still had more to do even though it was bedtime? And have you kept on, barely able to stay awake? That’s the kind of day the disciples had when they went with Jes

Scripture Reading — Matthew 11:28-30“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”— Matthew 11:28Do you ever feel completely worn out? Health experts may advise remedies such as eating right, exercising regularly, and getting enough rest. To feel truly rested, many of us

Scripture Reading — Mark 4:35-41Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion.— Mark 4:38There are some places—like on airplanes—where I find it impossible to sleep.In our story today, though, we read that Jesus fell into a deep sleep on a small boat that was out on a lake—in the middle of a storm!T