Luke 19:1-9

Salvation of Jesus

Lost doesn’t mean poor. There are many wealthy individuals who are lost and need help finding their way in life. Jesus found worth in Zacchaeus’s name and called him out by name, not by his wealth. But Read the rest

Hebrews 12:1-2

Minimalist Lifestyle

As a distance runner, I try to keep my clothing to a minimum so I am not carrying anything extra on my runs. Running lightly is a literal weight off my shoulders and allows me to run my Read the rest

John 19:1-37

Eternal Service

Jesus didn’t come to simply fulfill temporal needs. He was called for something above all else – to fulfill the Scriptures. His intentions were far beyond the grave, though to the disciples and many followers at the time, Read the rest

Luke 23:32-49

His Last Breath

Jesus served others up until His last breath. A Roman officer even oversaw the grueling agony of Jesus through the crucifixion process and brought him to believe that Jesus was the Son of God. Jesus did everything Read the rest

Mark 10:35-45

Jesus’s Motive

Verse 45 in Mark 10 reveals the motive of Jesus’s ministry and backs it with a basis for our salvation. A “ransom” is defined as “a payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner.” Jesus demanded Read the rest

John 13:1-17

John 4

Be the Friend You Want to Have

In Jesus’s time, it was customary for servants to wash the feet of homeowners and their guests. But Jesus chose to serve His closest friends and show them what love and Read the rest

Psalm 146:1-10

Praise to the Lord!

Praise: the expression of approval or admiration of someone or something. ‘Praise’ is mentioned 43 times in Psalm 146-150. Even that is not enough praise for the One who sacrificed it all for us to have Read the rest

Mark 15:1-39

Valley to Mountain

Worship is going through the valleys to get to the mountain top. Jesus understood the greuling pain and mockery He would have to endure to free His people from eternal separation from the Father. He knew He Read the rest