Scripture: Isaiah 29:13 (quoted by Jesus)"The Lord says: 'These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is based on ...  Read More

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25"Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will los...  Read More

Scripture:Luke 19:37-38"When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had...  Read More

Scripture: Psalm 118:25-26"LORD, save us! LORD, grant us success! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you."Reflection:The crowd shouted "Hosanna!"—a pr...  Read More

   Scripture:  "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful." — Hebrews 10:23 (ESV)  "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who lov...  Read More

   Scripture:  "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." — Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)  "For ...  Read More

   Scripture:  "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, th...  Read More

 Scripture: "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." — Romans 10:17 (ESV) Reflection:  The Israelites had God's Word—He had promised them the land. It was theirs for the ...  Read More

 Scripture: Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)"And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." Reflection:  Th...  Read More

 Scripture:  "For we walk by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV)"Jesus said to her, 'Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?'" — John 11:40 (ESV) Reflection...  Read More

 Scripture:  "But Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'" — Matthew 19:26 (ESV) Reflection:  The ten spies saw giants and felt small. The t...  Read More

 Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11a  "If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God." Reflection:  Not everyone is called to preach from a pulpit, but every believer is called to s...  Read More