Shining in the Midst of Trials (Epistle – 1 Peter 4:12-19 | Gospel – John 16:28-33) 12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is […]

Hebrews 12:1-8 (To Press On, Lay Aside Every Weight) Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the […]

Jeremiah 6:16 (Pressing Beyond the Crossroads of Life) Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ (NIV) Ruth 1:6-18 (Pressing Beyond the Crossroads of Life) […]

Habakkuk 3:17-19 (Pressing Through Life’s Challenges) Though the cherry trees don’t blossom and the strawberries don’t ripen, Though the apples are worm-eaten and the wheat fields stunted, Though the sheep pens are sheepless and the cattle barns empty, (challenges) I’m singing joyful praise to God. I’m turning cartwheels of joy to my Savior God. Counting […]