Instead of each person watching out for their own good, watch out for what is better for others. – Philippians 2:4 (CEB) LILLIAN DANIEL | As a tourist in Dallas, I decided to take the subway, despite the fact that a few local people said it wasn’t safe. But I was on a...
It’s no trouble for me to repeat the same things to you because they will help keep you on track. – Philippians 3:1a (CEB) CHRIS MERESCHUK | I was taught that when scripture writers really want you to learn something, they’ll repeat it three times. Important messages...
When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” The LORD has done great things for us,...
I am longing to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—or rather so that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” – Romans 1:11-12 (NRSV) MARY LUTI | Half the time we don’t even know we’re doing it....
Six years you shall sow your field, and six years you shall prune your vineyard, and gather in their yield; but in the seventh year there shall be a sabbath of complete rest for the land, a sabbath for the Lord. – Leviticus 25:3-4 (NRSV) RACHEL HACKENBERG | Eight...
