Knowing is the Joy

Knowing is the Joy

John 17 (NRSVue) 1  After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given...
Those that Journey with Us

Those that Journey with Us

Exodus 12 (NLT) 35 And the people of Israel did as Moses had instructed; they asked the Egyptians for clothing and articles of silver and gold. 36 The Lord caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave the Israelites whatever they asked for....
Revelation, Release, and Resolve

Revelation, Release, and Resolve

1 Peter 1 (NLT) 13 So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. 14 So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old...
Living the Life

Living the Life

Psalm 23 (CEB) 1 The Lord is my shepherd.    I lack nothing. 2 He lets me rest in grassy meadows;     he leads me to restful waters; 3       he keeps me alive. He guides me in proper paths    for the sake of his good name. 4 Even when I walk through the darkest...
Unlearning with an Open Mind

Unlearning with an Open Mind

Luke 24 (CEB) 44 Jesus said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the Law from Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures....