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magine being blind for your whole life, then someone gives you sight. If we experienced that, we’d want to thank whoever helped us. That’s exactly what happened in the Bible! Jesus healed a blind man who didn’t know anything about salvation or sanctification—he just ran after Jesus in thanks for His gift. We’ve been given a great gift, too, so we should follow Jesus everyday!

At some point in our lives, we carry burdens so heavy that they overwhelm us. No matter if we cry silently or loudly, we should always call on God. He's rich in mercy to everyone who calls on Him. Why don't we get alone with God today and hand over the thing that's weighing on our hearts? Let’s call on Him even now.

We live in a society that is obsessed with self. But Jesus Christ was an example of the complete opposite. He was a servant, and we are called to imitate Him. We can’t be selfish and self-absorbed like the world. To make a difference on earth and earn rewards in heaven, we must be willing to serve others. Jesus will help us, we just have to let Him!

We’ve heard that Jesus said that the last will be first. But let’s take a closer look at that. He said whoever wants to be great in His eyes has to be a servant. It is hard for us to get over our selfish desires and want to help others. But if we humble ourselves, God will give us the grace and strength we need. Let’s look for ways to help others today.

f anyone gets to sit at the right hand of Jesus, we’d think it would be one of the disciples or maybe a martyr. But when He talked about status in heaven, Jesus said, “the last shall be first.” This upside-down approach reminds us that prominence and fame on earth don’t matter. All the glory belongs to God. May we serve Him together daily!

Jesus was killed by religion. Isn’t that a shocking statement? The One who walked on water and healed countless hurting people was despised, rejected, and killed by the most devout religious people of His day—all so we could spend eternity with Him. That’s how much He loves us. Let’s live in His love today.

We aren’t promised easy lives just because we’re Christians. What we are promised, though, is a wonderful eternity with our Creator and Savior. Jesus gives us all we need to handle trials and persecutions today, and He calls us to live our lives with eternity in mind. What a difference it makes when we shift our focus towards Him!

Have you ever had family members turn on you? Or maybe they relocted or passed away? We know that that loss hurts. But Jesus said we as Christians gain family in God! Whatever we have lost in this life, we can find in the body of Christ—the church. Let’s not turn to substances or isolation when we get hurt. Instead, let’s turn to Jesus and our spiritual family.

The most important thing in our lives as Christians has to be the love of God. There can’t be room in our hearts for anything else! If we are full of God’s love, it will shine out of us and point others to Him. We were put on this earth to bring people to Christ—being filled with His love helps us do that!

At some point in our lives, we’ve all felt like we faced something impossible. Maybe you’re feeling that way now—backlogged bills, rebellious children, a totaled car, a new and demanding work position. Impossible situations are burdensome. Good thing we serve the God of the impossible! We can shift our perspectives, knowing nothing is impossible with God.

Remember the phrase, “You can’t thread a camel through the eye of a needle”? Well, Jesus was the first to say that! He said that is how difficult it is for people who love wealth to get to heaven—not because He won’t welcome them, but because they won’t release their riches. Money can be an idol and a master over us. May we always choose to serve God instead.

What is denial? It's blocking something from moving forward. God has given all of us a choice: we can deny Him and block the salvation He wants to give us, or we can deny our own desires and let God reign over our hearts and lives. Today let’s deny ourselves and embrace the love and will of God.

Our lives are so full of phones, tablets, and televisions. But anything that takes away from time spent with God is a spiritual distraction. Prayer and feeding on the Word are our bookends of growing in faith. Let's walk into this new year not distracted but focused on spending time with our Savior.

Some of us have been taught that being Christians means getting rid of all our worldly goods. But in the book of Mark, we see that there’s no issue with having money and things—the problems come when we love that wealth more than we love Jesus. Let’s have a conversation with God today and ask if there’s anything hindering our walks with Him.

Sometimes we wonder where we stand with God. But we no longer have to feel like we're checking all the right boxes—Jesus was the sacrifice to end all sacrifices. We deserve nothing, but through Jesus we can have a relationship with God as our Father. God is always for us! Streamed on January 7, 2025

A wonderful thing about kids is their faith. Children are trusting—they don’t have agendas or ulterior motives. We learn those negative angles as we grow up, but we must keep that childlike faith. Jesus loved little children and welcomed them to Him. He is still welcoming us today!

Divorce is a complex topic that requires strong biblical counseling. If a spouse is unfaithful, violent, or deserting, a pastor may counsel the other toward biblical divorce. While marriage is sacred, serious, and created specially by God, He also cares deeply for us and wants to protect us from harm. Remember, God will never leave or forsake us.

None of us knows what the coming new year holds. But one thing we can be absolutely sure of: Jesus will never, ever leave us or abandon us! Because He is with us, we can be strong and courageous, no matter where God leads us in 2025.

Like it is today, divorce was a controversial topic in Jesus’ day. Old Testament laws allowed it, while New Testament laws forbade it. So what was Jesus’ response to this issue? He highlighted the sacred beauty of marriage. God created marriage to be between one man and one woman. Everything God makes is good—including marriage!

Mistakes from the past can hold us hostage and prevent us from going forward. However, God will work through our past mistakes as we trust Him.

Marriage is a serious thing. Jesus said that the two will become one and that no one should separate what God has joined together. So are there biblical grounds for divorce? Well, God doesn’t excuse unfaithfulness, but He hates divorce. We need to seek God's will regarding marriage and handle it carefully.

Christians sometimes think that in order to reach the world, we have to be like the world. That way of thinking is dangerous! Not only that, it doesn’t work. Jesus talked about this in terms of salt, which preserves. We must stand out and preserve the gospel. Let’s be strong witnesses for Jesus today.

Have you ever seen one Christian blast another on social media? Jesus said it would be better for us cut off our hand than to hurt another believer! Of course we’re not supposed to literally cut off our hands. But Jesus wanted …

We are all too familiar with the stress of comparison. We want better and bigger gifts! If only we would think about the humble birth of the Prince of peace. Jesus was born to a poor family—and His first visitors were lowly shepherds! Yet despite His lowly station, He never lacked peace. Jesus understands us—and He will provide for us.