Passion for Praise

Head Over All Things

Note from JesusDear Servant of God, In My earthly ministry, I repeatedly taught that the greatest in the kingdom of heaven is a servant. My …

Your Baptism

Note from JesusDear Friend, My earthly ministry began with My baptism by My cousin, John the Baptist, in the Jordan River (Luke 3:21-23). The heavens …

‘Be Unshakable’

Note from JesusDear Precious One, The writer of the “word of exhortation” (Hebrews 13:22) that you call the book of Hebrews wrote this:When God spoke …

Dead to the World

Note from JesusDear Disciple, Don’t fall in love with what cannot ultimately satisfy or eternally sustain you. Many around you chase after things that do …

Joined!

Note from JesusDear Partner in Grace, You and I are joined! You believe that I died for your sins, was buried, and was raised from …

According to the Scriptures

Note from JesusDear Friends, My resurrection should not have been such a big surprise to My disciples. While My resurrection was not something anyone would …

Core Gospel

Note from JesusDear Beloved, Yesterday, I used parts of one of Paul’s letters to the Corinthian Christians to emphasize the authenticity of the gospel message …

Faith’s Solid Ground

Note from JesusDear Precious Disciple, While many things in life are complicated, the basis for saving faith shouldn’t be. I want you to know that …

Words of Hope and Peace

Note from JesusDear Faithful Follower, I spoke the words you will read in the verses below before I went to the cross. I planted them …

Your Resurrection: Certain and Glorious!

Note from JesusDear Disciple, The verses for today involve a group called the Sadducees. They were trying to trap Me in something they could use …

To the Praise of His Glory!

Note from JesusDear Disciple, One day you will hear the angels sing in celebration around the throne of God (Revelation 5:11-13). However, I wish you …

Children of God

Note from JesusDear Child of God, The fifty days between My resurrection and Pentecost were important. I appeared to My closest disciples on several occasions, …

Son of God with Power

Note from JesusDear Friend, There are many voices that call out to you and seek to win your heart. There are many distractions in your …

No Matter What!

Note from JesusDear Disciple, I do not promise you that following Me will be easy. Some of My greatest and most faithful servants faced severe …

Absolutely Nothing!

Note from JesusDear Faithful Follower, One of David’s most beautiful praise songs, (Psalm 139:1-24), speaks of the abiding presence of your Father in heaven with …

Reason to Celebrate

Note from JesusDear Precious One, In the face of life’s irritations, what is your source of joy? In the middle of life’s biggest heartaches and …

Inheritance!

Note from JesusDear Child of the Father, Yes, you are a child of God! Doesn’t that sound incredible? The Father in heaven, the Eternal, the …

Great Joy in Believing

Note from JesusDear Precious One, I know faith is not easy, especially now living nearly two thousand years after My death, burial, and resurrection. So …

The Blessing of Believing

Note from JesusDear Seeker of Truth, Believing in My resurrection is a real challenge. That’s understandable. Having a friend who dies and then suddenly appears, …

Resurrection Power

Note from JesusDear Disciple, The apostle Paul prayed a meaningful and moving prayer for the Christians in Asia Minor. Here is part of his prayer:I …

Your Advocate Forever

Note from JesusDear Beloved, You saw My apostles fail Me during My arrest, trials, and crucifixion. One betrayed Me, another denied he knew Me, and …

A Brief Look Back

Note from JesusDear Child of God, What drew you to follow Me? What called your heart to open up to Me? What convinced you that …

The Crux of It All!

Note from JesusDear Child of God, After the apostle Paul spent years opposing My followers and My message, I revealed Myself to him on the …

Receive the Breath of Heaven

Note from JesusDear Disciple, Mary Magdalene, Peter, John, and a couple of disciples on the road to Emmaus weren’t the only ones to meet Me …

Beyond Bread

Note from JesusDear Precious Disciple, Today, I hope you realize that everything is different because of what we celebrated together yesterday. Resurrection Sunday changed everything …