Bible Reading for August 2 – Philippians 2:1-18 What does it mean to follow Jesus? Sure, it involves receiving the blessings of forgiveness and reconciliation He offers to us. But at its root, following Jesus requires us to live as He lives. And today’s passage shows us that one of…

So, if Christians have the hope of the resurrection, if it is better for us to depart this life and to be with Christ (v. 23), why has God left us on this earth after we’ve been saved? Well, there are only a few things we can do here that…

How do you pray for your friends and loved ones? If they could have one blessing, what would you want it to be? Health? Wealth? Happiness? However good all of these things may be, none of them are on the top of Paul’s list as he offers prayer for the…

It’s easy to read today’s passage and come away exhausted. When grief has beaten you down, when the responsibility of caring for others or the pain and frustration of chronic illness has worn you out, the last thing you need is another responsibility, another chore. Buckling on your armor to…

So, if we as Christians are determined to follow Jesus, turning away from self-focus and embracing instead His example of humble, self-sacrificial service, exactly how are we to do that in the real world, in everyday life? Well, the short answer is, it depends. How we should humble ourselves before…

What is the real purpose of life? Well, in verses 3-4, Paul makes clear what it is not. The truly good life isn’t focused on sexual pleasure, on using other people to make ourselves feel good. It also doesn’t desire to have lots of material things. In fact, Paul goes…

How can you possibly be sure that anything is true? Today you can find what seems to be knowledgeable, expert advice on every side of every issue, from economic policy to the use of face masks during pandemics. And where it comes to matters of faith, how can we ever…

What is your greatest need? For what do you pray the most earnestly for yourself and for others? I’m sure physical health would be at the top of most of our lists. And of course we tend to pray for help with addictions or temptations, and for God to strengthen…

Bible Reading for July 23 – Ephesians 2:1-22 Have you ever wondered if God could possibly love you? Maybe you’re living with the shame of having hurt yourself or others in the past. Maybe you find yourself attracted to all sorts of things or people that only cause you more…

Bible Reading for July 22 – Ephesians 1:1-23 When writing to a church he had helped to organize, we might expect a pastor to express his pride in the members’ faithfulness to the doctrines he had taught them, or perhaps to praise them for their lives of exemplary holiness. But…