Passion for Praise
Questions Out of Focus
Note from JesusDear Believer, Have you noticed how people sometimes ask the wrong questions? Those questions reveal their assumptions about reality and their place in …
The Gathering Storm
Note from JesusDear Disciple, If you have been following along with My story in the gospels, you know that I am headed for Jerusalem. You …
Presuming on Grace?
Note from JesusDear Beloved, Caiaphas spoke treacherously about Me. At the same time, he also unwittingly spoke God’s truth about My mission:Caiaphas, the High Priest …
One of the Hardest ‘Miracles’
Note from JesusDear Disciple, What’s the hardest miracle to perform? I know many of you would love to see some great miracle of your selection …
A Matter of Obedient Trust
Note from JesusDear Friend, I talked to you yesterday about managing your assets with spiritual wisdom — about investing your assets in the places where …
Managing Your Assets with Spiritual Wisdom
Note from JesusDear Disciple, Over the ages, people have freely talked with each other about almost everything, except how they spend their money. Once the …
A Father with Two Lost Sons
Note from JesusDear Friend, Today, we focus on the final story in Luke’s collection of three of My parables about finding lost things and lost …
The Lost Coin
Note from JesusDear Child of God, How precious is a child? What is the value of a human life? What is one person worth? If …
Joy at Finding What Is Lost
Note from JesusDear Friend, In the verses today and the next two days, you will find three of My stories — often called parables — …
The Great Invitation
Note from JesusDear Seeker, Yesterday, I warned about one false way to approach My invitation to the table of grace — you should not come …
Who Sits at Your Table of Grace?
Note from JesusDear Friend, You have been blessed with great honor to be included at My table of grace! When you come and remember Me …
Hard to Truly Follow
Note from JesusDear Follower, Follower… what an interesting term to use with you. To truly follow Me means becoming My disciple. A disciple is a …
People Count Most!
Note from JesusDear Disciple, I want you to see My example and hear My words in the verses below. They coalesce into one, simple, clear …
Cry for Jerusalem
Note from JesusDear Friend, What will you do when you see death closing in on you? Will you fight it? Will you resent it? Will …
Don’t Miss My Invitation
Note from JesusMy Dear Disciple, Listen to My words for you today. They come out of the crucible of My conflict with the religious leaders …
Look Closely at the Evidence!
Note from JesusDear Seeker, My words have always provoked strong reactions! I do not leave people any middle ground for their decision about Me. There …
The Good Shepherd
Note from JesusDear Precious One, Few passages of Scripture were more beloved in My time on earth than the twenty-third Psalm. Like in your day, …
Opening Blind Eyes #3
Note from JesusDear Disciple, On two previous days, I have had you look at John’s account of the man who was born blind and whom …
Opening Blind Eyes #2
Note from JesusDear Friend, I want you to notice the different ways people in this story viewed the “man born blind” that you find in …
Truth Brings Celebration and Hostility
Note from JesusDear Beloved, We — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — instituted the Sabbath to be a blessing to Our people and those who …
Opening Blind Eyes
Note from JesusDear Seeker of Truth, I was frustrated with the religious leaders who added their own regulations to the commandments of the law and …
One Last Season for Fruit?
Note from JesusDear Believer, In your day, people have really toned down some of My message in order to be more politically correct. Remember, however, …
**Can’t You See the Urgency?
Note from JesusDear Friend, You need to treat the issues of the kingdom with a sense of urgency. There is never a time to be …
A Different Kind of Savings Plan
Note from JesusDear Disciple, As I will say in the verses below, what I am talking to you about today is a matter of urgency:I’m …