Live with the End in Mind
“What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in …
Faith
Three Friends
“Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them privately up a high mountain.” (Matthew 17:1) …
“Get Behind Me, Satan!”
“So Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him: “God forbid, Lord! This must not happen to you!” But he turned and said to …
Follow Who?
“When Jesus came to the area of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ They answered, …
No Longer a Pig or a Rat
“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower …
Undeserving
“Now a prophet visited King Ahab of Israel and said, “This is what the Lord says, ‘Do you see this huge army? Look, I am …
Don’t Bask in Glory
“Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he dispersed the crowds.” (Matthew 14:22) This is not something I ever learned or was told in my thirty …
Rejected and Won
“Yes, Lord,” she replied, “but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” (Matthew 15:27) True humility is clearly shown here …
Real Pressure
“He said to him, “This is what Ben Hadad says, ‘Your silver and your gold are mine, as well as the best of your wives …
The Wind Ceased
“When they went up into the boat, the wind ceased. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son …