Humility & Service
Read John 13:34-35 Have you ever had someone serve you in an unexpected way? I’m sure the disciples were shocked that someone in authority over them would stoop down...
How Do You Define Grace?
Read James 4:7-12 In verse 6, which directly precedes our passage today, James tells us that God gives us grace. That is why we “submit, then” to God. One...
What We Learn From Silk
Read Colossians 3:12-17 Legend has it that silk was discovered by Chinese Empress Leizu, or Xi Ling-shi, wife of Emperor Huang Ti, about 3000 BC. In one story, she is...
A Humble Heart
Read Matthew 6:1-4 On first glance, my response to this passage is “Done. Got it. I do not boast about how I help people; I never bring a trumpet or...
The Way Down is the Way Up
Read Matthew 5:1-11 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) This has been a challenging year like no other. The...