1 Samuel 1:21-28 We remember Hannah for many reasons. Her faith in God’s promises stands as an inspiration for us. When she could not have a child, she cried out to God. She even confronted a priest who mistakenly called her out for being drunk in worship. Psalm 145:19 says, “He fulfills the desire…
Thankfully, it’s God’s power that works through your ministry, not your own. Read 1 Corinthians 3:6
Luke 4:16-30 Preachers talk a lot about the religious leaders that rejected Jesus. They were the ones who plotted against him. It was their plan to have him crucified. Sometimes we forget, though, it wasn’t only the leaders who wanted a shot at him. Early in his ministry, Luke tells us Jesus visited the…
You can’t be the church without the church. Read Ephesians 2:20-22
1 Timothy 5:9-16 Is it ever okay to not help someone? It’s hard to go away from a reading like today’s and not entertain such a question. As a reminder, the church in Ephesus had issues. Namely, false teaching had spread and caused all kinds of problems. The apostle Paul’s first letter to the…
You may not have money or riches to give someone, but if you give them God’s encouragement, you’ve blessed them. Read Ephesians 4:29