Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” When he heard this, he … Continue reading →

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. (James 4:8a) Sometimes we feel that God has deserted us. We feel loneliness and isolation, wondering where God has gone. It is not, however, God who has distanced himself … Continue reading →

You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness. (James 1:19-20) Frequently we get things backwards. We are often quick to slow to … Continue reading →

Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to … Continue reading →

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35) This is one of the more challenging statements Jesus makes in … Continue reading →