Passion for Praise
Focus on What Is Core
Note from JesusDear Beloved, I walked the streets and footpaths of Galilee, Samaria, and Judea two thousand years ago. I came as God incarnate and …
Essential Unity
Note from JesusDear Member of My Body, Paul emphasized in several of his letters to churches that My church is My bodily presence in the …
Power and Praise
Note from JesusDear Disciple, One of the most remarkable gifts you have as the Father’s child is the gift of your intercessory prayer for others …
Antidote to Uncertainty: Thankfulness
Note from JesusDear Child of Grace, You have been blessed with grace because of the Father’s love (John 3:16-18; Colossians 1:12-14). That grace was embodied …
I AM Enough
Note from JesusDear Believer, When Paul wrote to the Colossians, he was imprisoned and facing hardship because of his work for the gospel (Colossians 1:24-29; …
Grace, Glorious Grace
Note from JesusDear Child of Grace, Paul powerfully tells the truth about where each of you was before grace:You were the offspring of the prince …
Passion and Truth in Praise
Note from JesusDear Beloved, Today you will read two powerful passages of praise. The first one is from Paul’s letter to the Colossians. The second …
My Mindset
Note from JesusDear Servant of God, Families, churches, groups, and communities are all systems of people. These systems are built upon flawed people and broken …
Joy in the Face of Hardship
Note from JesusDear Precious One, No matter what you are facing — right now or ever in the future — please know that I care …
God’s Suffering Servant
Note from JesusDear Follower, The Father’s role for Me when I came to earth as the Son of God shocked many people. They expected a …
Mustard Seed Effect
Note from JesusDear Child of the King of Glory, The kingdom of heaven is powerful. You are a part of that kingdom. You are a …
Finally in Rome!
Note from JesusDear Disciple, Paul finally arrived in Rome in the concluding chapter of Acts. As you have seen over the last several days of …
Winning the Hearts of Your Critics
Note from JesusDear Friend, Just as Paul faced his legal ordeals and challenging travels to Rome, My disciples in Asia Minor faced growing criticism, ostracism, …
Holy Moments, Ordinary Bread
Note from JesusDear Beloved, The fellowship of My disciples as they gather around a table for a meal is a precious and holy time. This …
Treacherous Travels
Note from JesusDear Follower of The Way, Paul’s path to Rome was difficult. First, he faced a series of legal hearings before he even left …
Powerful Testimony
Note from JesusDear Disciple, I gave My life to bring God’s grace to you. As My disciple, I ask you to share My story of …
Navigating Political Minefields
Note from JesusDear Precious One, Each of My disciples is precious to Me. I hate for any of them to have to go through unfair …
‘You Will Do the Same in Rome!’
Note from JesusDear Follower, Roman soldiers saved Paul from being beaten to death by an angry Jewish mob. The mob had mistakenly thought he had …
Arrested to Serve and to Save
Note from JesusDear Disciple, Paul’s long anticipated return to Jerusalem finally happened. He arrived in Jerusalem accompanied by Christians from the churches in Asia Minor …
The Heart of a Shepherd
Note from JesusDear Precious Disciple, Paul was finally on his way back to Jerusalem. His trip had been delayed because of the plots against his …
Transitions
Note from JesusDear Faithful Follower, Life is full of transitions and changes as well as ups and downs. For the apostle Paul, these types of …
Problem People
Note from JesusDear Precious One, Yesterday’s note focused on valuing each person in the Father’s family. There are, however, some in the family who seem …
Precious People
Note from JesusDear Precious One, Has anyone told you lately you are precious? You are! You are a blood-bought child of the Father. I rescued …
Please Pray
Note from JesusDear Beloved, The apostle Paul is known as a great missionary. He is also the writer of many of the letters that you …
Beyond the Bucket List
Note from JesusDear Beloved, Let me ask you several questions to get you started thinking about today’s verses from Paul’s letter to the Romans:What makes …