DAY 7 - NEW POWEREphesians 1:3, 18-23 Because Jesus is alive and in charge, we have new power. Christians often talk about the forgiveness available to us through Jesus Christ. It’s true! We’re forgiv...  Read More

DAY 6 - PEACEFUL THINKINGPhilippians 4:8-9Because Jesus is alive and in charge, we can have peace. The apostle Paul called this “peace that passes understanding” - unbelievable peace! He also tells us...  Read More

DAY 5 - UNBELIEVABLE PEACEPhilippians 4:4-7 Because Jesus is alive and in charge, we can have peace. The apostle Paul had unbelievable peace in his prison cell. He calls this “peace that passes all un...  Read More

DAY 4 - Peace I Give YouJohn 20:19-23Because Jesus is alive and in charge, we can have peace. During his last night with the disciples, Jesus promised them peace. Soon they’d be separated and he’d be ...  Read More

DAY 3 - Embrace the New You2 Corinthians 5:16-17 Because Jesus is alive and in charge, we can be a new person - even if you can’t always see it.Have you ever been misunderstood? In 2 Corinthians, the ...  Read More

DAY 2 -  Baptized into a New PersonColossians 2:9-12Because Jesus is alive and in charge, we can be a new person. Baptism is key to our new identity in Christ. Baptism isn't just a ritual; it's a powe...  Read More

DAY 1 - Liberated from LabelsGalatians 3:26-28 * Because Jesus is alive and in charge, we can be a new PERSON. *In a world obsessed with branding and labeling, it's easy to get imprisoned by the ident...  Read More

DAY 49 - Trusting GodLuke 23:44-49 What does it look like to take up your cross and follow Jesus?in Luke 23:46, we hear Jesus’ last words as he dies: “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” Foll...  Read More

DAY 48 - Forgive Like JesusLuke 23:26-34What does it look like to take up your cross and follow Jesus?Yesterday we talked about daily denial. As we follow Jesus through Holy Week to the cross, we also...  Read More

DAY 47 - Daily DenialLuke 9:23-24 What does it look like to take up your cross and follow Jesus?First, it means daily denial. Luke includes one word that dramatically clarifies what it means to carry ...  Read More

DAY 46 - Pick Up Your CrossLuke 9:21-27 Before we have time to wonder why Jesus would embrace suffering and death, he turns to us (yes, you and me). He says, “Whoever wants to be my disciple (that’s m...  Read More

DAY 45 - The Leadership of JesusLuke 19:28-44What kind of leader is Jesus?Last week, Peter correctly identified Jesus as the Messiah, but Jesus cautioned against spreading this news widely. Why the se...  Read More