Tag Archives: encouragement

Passage: John 15:26-16:15 Verse: John 16:13a (NIV 2011) But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. Today’s passage speaks of false prophets.  Often we think of false prophets as charismatic religious leaders … Continue reading →

Passage: John 15:9-25 Verse: John 15:12 (NIV 2011) My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. It really is all about love.  We want it!  We need it!  As we live life, we seek to be … Continue reading →

Passage: John 15:1-8 Verse: John 15:5 (NIV 2011) I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. This verse shows … Continue reading →

Passage: John 11:38-44 Verse: John 11:40-43 (NIV 2011) Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, … Continue reading →

Passage: John 11:28-37 Verse: John 11:36b (NIV 2011) “See how he loved him!” In this passage of Scripture, Jesus wept with Mary about the death of her brother, Lazarus.  Because Jesus wept, many of the Jews noted Jesus’ love for … Continue reading →

Passage: John 11:17-27 Verse: John 11:25-26 (NIV 2011) Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never … Continue reading →

Today is Palm Sunday.  Palm Sunday traditionally marks the beginning of Holy Week.  Zechariah prophesies of the triumphal entry of Jesus, our King, into Jerusalem in Zechariah 9:9. Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!     Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to … Continue reading →

Passage: John 10:40-42; 11:1-7 Verse: John 11:4b (NIV 2011) “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.” This is the second time, recently, that we have … Continue reading →

Passage: Psalm 80:1-19 Verse: Psalm 80:19 (NIV 2011) Restore us, LORD God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved. The passage for today includes all of Psalm 80.  Oh, how the psalms can speak to … Continue reading →

Passage: Psalm 28:1-9 Verse: Psalm 28:7a (NIV 2011) The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. What a wonderful verse!  May we find needed comfort when we meditate upon the Word of … Continue reading →