Scripture:Philippians 3:8 (NIV)“What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord…”Reflection:What we treasure most shapes our hearts, habits, ...  Read More

Scripture:Philippians 3:9 (NIV)“…not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.”Re...  Read More

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11 (NIV)“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to...  Read More

Scripture:2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV)“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.”Reflection:To be united with the reigning Christ is to be sent as His ambassa...  Read More

Scripture:Titus 2:13 (NIV)“…while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”Reflection:Life in a broken world can wear down my hope. Injustice,...  Read More

Scripture:Revelation 4:11 (NIV)“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”Reflection:...  Read More

Scripture:Matthew 28:20b (NIV)“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”Reflection:The reign of Jesus is not only cosmic and universal; it is intimate and personal. The King who ru...  Read More

Scripture:Colossians 2:15 (NIV)“And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.”Reflection:The cross, in the eyes of the world, l...  Read More

Scripture:Hebrews 12:28 (NIV)“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.”Reflection:The kingdoms of th...  Read More

Scripture:Ephesians 2:4–5 (NIV)“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.”...  Read More

Scripture:Revelation 19:11–16 (NIV, excerpt)“I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True… On his robe and on his thigh he has this name wr...  Read More

Scripture:Colossians 1:16–17 (NKJV)“For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All th...  Read More