“When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?”” John 6:60 This verse comes from a passage in scripture that I have thought about a lot. There …
“For the Lord will not reject forever. Although he causes grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love; for he does not willingly afflict or grieve anyone.” Lamentations 3:31-33 Lamentations …
“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I tell you?”Luke 6:46 I am guilty of this. I believe we all are. It is easy to say that we are Christians …
“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”Romans 12:2 I …
“By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.” Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5 is a powerful passage. Earlier …
“So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24 Reflection: This is a verse I have struggled with for years. It …
“This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.” Hebrews 10:16 Reflection: …
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”Psalm 23:1 Let’s be honest. This is a tough verse. There is plenty that I want. As someone who lives in the United States, it is far …
“Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.”1 Peter 4:8 NRSVue Reflection: Love. I have heard it talked about in church as far back as I can remember. …
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.”Revelation 21:4 NRSVue Reflection: Often, the Gospel …