"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." --Romans 8:37 (NIV) Have you ever looked out the window of an airplane, watching things decrease in size as you climbed higher and higher into the sky? On the other hand, have you seen buildings grow larger and larger as [...]
"Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven." --Matthew 18:3 (NLT) Like many people, I love C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia books. They are great works of adventure and fantasy, and they are chock-full of [...]
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. [...]