The Prayer

The Prayer

Jesus knew the agony before him, but his heart was focused on those he loved. =================== ScriptureJohn 17v11 “Protect them by the power of your name…so that they may be one as we are one.”v15 “My prayer is…that you protect them...
Troubled

Troubled

In the face of suffering and trouble, Jesus’ prayer was for greater glory to the Father- not for less suffering for himself.=================== ScriptureJohn 12:27″Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour?”...
Not The Final Chapter

Not The Final Chapter

The presence and power of Jesus turns ‘hopeless’ into ‘fearless’. Although we look at death as the last page of the final chapter, Jesus sees death as merely a paragraph on the way to the glorious continuation....
Formed, Known, Set Apart, and Appointed

Formed, Known, Set Apart, and Appointed

My calling and purpose in life is different than that of Jeremiah–but the same God who formed him, formed me. ============================ ScriptureJeremiah 1:5″Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I...
Holy Discord

Holy Discord

Against the force of united godlessness, Micaiah’s integrity required him to be the voice of holy discord. ====================== Scripture1 Kings 22:13-1413 And the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, “Behold, the words of the prophets with one...