Remember when Jesus taught his disciples to pray? What was that line we have all recited many times? “Give us this day our daily bread.”

Even though Jesus answered the question, we often act as if we have a better answer than his, or at least we would prefer that Jesus consider our approach to setting up a good kingdom.

The entire eleventh chapter of Luke is a response to one of the disciples making this request of Jesus: “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.”

When we come to understand that before we were born God loved us and had a plan for us, we are more likely to see his plan being revealed in our work, in our family, and in all of our relationships.

It is good to remember, though, that when we reach those desperate situations, we can call out to God from the depths of our crisis and be assured that he hears us.

When we have been wronged and mistreated or lied to, it is hard to trust God to handle the situation when everything in us wants to fight back and defend ourselves.

In the presence of Jesus, Peter was aware of his sinfulness. But from this moment forward, Peter followed Jesus.

Elisha’s prominence as a prophet of God and successor of Elijah resulted in a growing number of young men who followed him so that they too might be used by God.

This Holy Week is an opportunity to reflect on Jesus and to consider if we are fully trusting and believing all that he said and, more, all that he did for us at the cross and at his resurrection. 

David’s story reminds us that God’s plans are bigger than our own desires. Through His covenant with David, God revealed a future filled with promise, pointing to Christ and the assurance that one day we will experience lasting peace in His kingdom.

Careless words aren’t just small mistakes—they matter deeply to God. As we reflect on Jesus’ warning, we’re invited to repent where needed and allow the Holy Spirit to shape our hearts so that our words bring life instead of harm.

Jesus invites the weary to find true rest in Him, but this rest is deeper than simply slowing down or getting more sleep.

Shared meals carry powerful memories, and the final meal Jesus shared with His disciples was no different. Communion invites us to remember Christ’s sacrifice, celebrate His faithfulness, and recognize our unity as His people.

Matthew shows Jesus as the fulfillment of Moses, offering not just commandments but a transformed way of life. The Beatitudes call us to reject worldly values and embrace the counter-cultural path of God’s kingdom.

Remember, the enemy is subtle and seeks to confuse and distort God’s word. Whatever temptation, crisis, or burden we face next, our best path forward is to read the word of God, pray the word of God, and trust the word of God.

We must put 100% of our faith and confidence in God, just as Joshua and Caleb did, knowing that true unity and peace come from following His guidance and truth.

There is a vast and compelling difference between the sinner, any sinner, all sinners, and who God is. His perfection reveals our lostness and our brokenness.

Most Christians affirm that Scripture is inspired and true, yet we often struggle to slow down, meditate on it, and live as if we truly believe it.

From the first Passover in Exodus to the Last Supper, Scripture reveals a continuous story of redemption through sacrifice.

As Joseph’s story shows us, when we surrender our abilities, our hurts, and our unanswered questions to the Lord, He reshapes our hearts and teaches us to rest in His faithfulness rather than our own strength.