"Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all." (Mark 9:35, NIV) To stand in a long line can be exhausting, especially when the line is not moving. The minutes can stretch into what feels like hours, and the anticipation of reaching the front can be overshadowed by the frustration of waiting. Standing in line is often perceived as a waste of time for most people, a necessary evil in various situations such as at the grocery store, at a concert,

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen. (2 Peter 3:18, NIV) Change requires growth, a basic principle that directs not only the natural world but also our spiritual journey. Just as living creatures must grow and adapt to survive, so too must we embrace the process of transformation in our lives. Creatures that don't grow are dead; they cannot thrive or contribute to their environment. This concep

Jesus was the first missionary, embarking on a divine mission that set the foundation for all following efforts to reach out to humanity. When the first people, Adam and Eve, chose to disobey God and sinned, it created a rift gap between them and their Creator. Rather than abandon them in their brokenness, God made a profound decision to pursue them, demonstrating His unwavering love and commitment to restore the relationship that had been broken. This act of seeking out thos

B ut my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:19, KJV) God provides abundantly for...

An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. (Proverbs 18:1, ESV) For selfish people, the...

"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8) Foolishness is the result of a life that is not...