And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, h...
There's a tale about a Frenchman who wanted a tree planted in his garden. When the gardener pointed out that the tree would take a century to mature, the Frenchman’s response was clear: "Then plant it this afternoon!" This story holds a mirror to our...
Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching (Luke 22:1)At the heart of the Christian faith is a profound celebration that draws its roots from ancient traditions: the Passover. As Luke mentions in 22:1, it's the time wh...
In the hustle and bustle of life, we sometimes forget an essential truth: our spouse isn't just our partner, but a real, living person with feelings (just like us!). We might get caught up, momentarily losing sight of this, leading us to say or do th...
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit." (1 Peter 3:18)For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people. (Titus...
This morning's Going Deeper devo came out hours after I had it scheduled to send. I regret that. I realize it's an inconvenience, especially if you've built reading the devo into your morning routine, like my man, Allan O.You may be asking, "Wha...
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Hebrews 2:14 KJV)From the first breath we take,...
When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened. (John M. Richardson, Jr)In the realm of relationships, some couples let their marriages unfold, adapt...
Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man's growth without destroying his roots. (Frank A. Clark)That's a practical way of saying: give feedback that helps, not hurts.Too often, criticism comes across as an attack, doing more har...
For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, this is my body which is given for you: this do in r...
