Jesus said: Remain (abide, continue, dwell) in Me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself. It must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. I am the vine. You are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. Apart …
Remaining and Abiding in Christ (Part 2)
Jesus said: Remain (abide, dwell, continue) in Me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself. It must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. I am the vine. You are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. Apart …
Remaining and Abiding in Christ (Part 1)
Jesus said: Remain (abide, dwell, continue) in Me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself. It must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. I am the vine. You are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. Apart …
Perpetua: Hero of Faith in the Strong Savior
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me. Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me… My times are in Your hands. Deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me… Christ’s followers triumphed over Satan by the blood of the Lamb and by the word …
Rejected on Earth. Accepted in Heaven
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning… I will never leave you nor forsake you. (Psalm 30:5; Hebrews 13:5) Shooting the Wounded Author Lynn Dove describes herself as a Christ-follower, wife, mom, grandmother, teacher, and writer (in that order). She has three novels for teens and young adults: Shoot the Wounded, Heal the Wounded, and …
Jesus’ Grit for our Glory (Part 4)
The disciples brought the colt to Jesus, and He rode it. As He went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. The whole crowd began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all of Christ’s miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the …
Jesus’ Grit for our Glory (Part 3)
Christ has rescued us from our self-defeating, cursed life by absorbing it completely into Himself. Do you remember the Scripture that says, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”? That is what happened when Jesus was nailed to the cross: He took the curse upon Himself and ended it. And now, by believing in Jesus, we are all able …
Jesus’ Grit for our Glory (Part 2)
Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. He loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood. He has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve His God and Father. To Him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen. …
Eyewitnesses of Christ’s Resurrection
When the Sabbath (Saturday) was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week (Sunday), just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” …
Jesus’ Grit for our Glory (Part 1)
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest heaven! (Mark 11:9-10) The Paradox of Palm Sunday Palm Sunday is coming this week, and it is worth paying attention to. Pastor Tim Keller (1950-2023) said that Christ’s Triumphal Entry in Mark 11 invites us to …