Scripture: And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. And Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ But after I am raised up, I will go bef...

Scripture:  Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. (John 13:5 - for context, read John 13:1-15)Reflection: , Jesus demonstrated his deep love for...

Scripture: It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. (John 13:1)Reflection: As we read John 13:1...

Dear ,The Gospel accounts of Jesus' disciples reveal our own weaknesses and failings, but they also highlight Jesus' unwavering love and compassion for us. Through the foot washing, Last Supper, betrayal, denial, and assault, we see how Jesus loved h...

Scripture: Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. (Ecclesiastes 7:8)Reflection: Finishing well is important because it allows us to see the fruits of our labor and to make a mean...

Scripture: Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule...

Scripture: Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2)Reflection: Jesus is the perfect...

Scripture: ...let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. (Hebrews 12:1b)Reflection: As we go through life, we must keep in mind that our purpose and calling are distinct to us. It's vital to concentrate on our individual strengths and...

Scripture: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. (Hebrews 12:1)Reflection: , starting so...

Dear ,Finishing what we start is better than simply starting. Ecclesiastes 7:8 tells us that the end of a thing is better than its beginning. Despite this, many of us struggle to finish what we start. We may lose motivation, get overwhelmed by obstac...