Friday, January 3, 2025
“Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’”Matthew 4:10 Before Jesus began traveling from town to town healing the sick and sharing the Good News of God’s love for all people, he spent time alone. He was led by the… Read more
Thursday, January 2, 2025
“Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”Matthew 3:2 With a new year upon us, it’s a great time for fresh starts and new beginnings. Maybe you’ll set new goals or come up with a New Year’s resolution. Maybe you’ll go to the gym or run on the… Read more
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Salmon was the father of Boaz (whose mother was Rahab).Boaz was the father of Obed (whose mother was Ruth).Obed was the father of Jesse.Matthew 1:5 It’s tempting to skip over these first few verses of Matthew’s Gospel. This person is the father of that person, and that person is the father of this person, and… Read more
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The people of Judah had returned from exile with a monumental task: to rebuild the temple of the Lord. Yet, as years passed, their priorities shifted. They focused on their own homes and livelihoods, leaving God’s house in ruins. Through the prophet Haggai, God confronts them: “Is it a time for you yourselves to be… Read more