Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." --Matthew 11:28 (NLT) Everybody loves a vacation. I hope you've had the chance to take several vacations during your life so far. Many of the vacations I took with my parents and my [...]
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." --Galatians 6:2 If life's burdens seem too heavy, maybe it's because you're trying to carry them alone. I used to like the song "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother". For those of you who've never heard it, it's talking about [...]
"Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.” --John 11:25-26 (NLT) Once, not long ago, a teacher named Doris gave her students an Easter assignment. After telling them about Jesus' [...]
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a coud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us." --Hebrews 12:1 Does this verse look familiar? We discussed it two weeks ago, but I wanted to revisit it now. [...]
"This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouths, and honoreth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." --Matthew 15:8-9 Last Christmas my wife and I took a vacation in Prescott, Arizona. On the afternoon of Christmas [...]
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us." --Hebrews 12:1 When I was a child, I had a toy dump truck that I would play with for hours. [...]