Matthew 11:28-30 Then Jesus said, "Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you.  Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle of heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy … Continue reading Jesus Answers Life’s Essential Questions

Matthew 7:1-6 (Jesus 'said) "Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.  For you will be treated as you treat others.  The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged." "And why worry about a speck in your friend's eye when you have a log in your … Continue reading Judging Others

  Matthew 6:22-24 Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body.  When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light.  But when your eye is unhealthy, your whole body is filled with darkness.  And if the light you think you have is actually darkness, how deep that darkness … Continue reading What Do You Think?

In Luke 1:46-48, Mary says, "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant." Respond:  What do you think Mary meant when she made this statement? What do you think it means for your soul to glorify the Lord?  … Continue reading Favored One – Mary’s Story

The people of Israel decided they wanted a king like all the other nations.  Although God said they were rejecting Him, He gave them what they wanted but warned them the kings would take your property, children and bring war.  He then told Samuel where to go to find the new king. 1 Samuel 9 … Continue reading Samuel Anoints Saul as King

Samuel was the last of the great judges and the first great prophet.  His parents were childless so his mother prayed for a child.  The Lord answered and she gave her child back to God by giving him to the priest. 1Samuel 3:1-21 1Meanwhile, the boy Samuel served the lord by assisting Eli. Now in … Continue reading Samuel