Mark 15:46 (NLT) “Then he took Jesus’ body down from the cross, wrapped it in the cloth, and laid it in a tomb that had been carved out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone in front of the entrance.” Have you ever been in a basement or storeroom when the only light in … More COME OUT OF THE DARKNESS
Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV) “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” When an act of kindness comes to an end, does that mean that the kindness has ended? Are there any boundaries around the person who is reaching out in kindness? Is there any way to … More KINDNESS HAS NO COLOR
Psalm 5:3 (NKJV) “My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up.” Have you ever launched a lengthy search for answers to what you think is a simple question only to come up empty handed? Maybe the more you … More SOMETIMES YOU HEAR CRICKETS
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NKJV) “We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” Have you ever tried unraveling a new package of rope once you can even find where the end is? How about while you are using … More ROPES, HOSES, AND EXTENSION CORDS
Luke 6:48 (NKJV) “He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.” Have you ever tried building a tower of blocks to … More A SOLID BASE (THE BRIDGE PART I)
Colossians 3:13 (NLT) “Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Have you ever seen a person or a group judged by their appearance or how they act? Maybe not even their race, ethnic background or orientation, but how they … More SEEING PAST THE SURFACE
Philippians 2:4 (NKJV) “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” Have you ever had to evacuate a house or somewhere else because of a fire or an emergency? What about a flood, tornado, or other natural disaster that affected your whole area? … More LOOKING OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW
1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV) “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Have you ever gone through a chaotic period in your life to finally reach the point where you feel things are working out for you? Maybe … More ENJOYING A STEADY GLOW
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Have you ever been so excited about something that you were pushing so hard for only to have it abruptly end? Then what happens … More FINDING THE SMOLDERING EMBERS
Philippians 4:6 (NKJV) “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Have you ever been so passionate about a cause, but you had … More A WILDFIRE OUT OF CONTROL
