Passion for Praise
True Healing
Note from JesusDear Friend, To be My disciple means that you are committed to following in My footsteps. You come to Me, recognizing your need …
Move Out to Deeper Water
Note from JesusDear Friend, Wow, there is so much I would like to say to you about this important moment in today’s verses that forever …
Leaving the Bucket Behind
Note from JesusDear Disciple, I surprised My closest disciples at Jacob’s well in Samaria. We were traveling from Judea to Galilee, and Samaria was the …
Will You Truly Believe?
Note from JesusDear Friend, I know the struggle that goes on inside your heart to truly believe. You want to believe, but really placing your …
Your Best Is Not Good Enough
Note from JesusDear Beloved, What do you do when you recognize that your best isn’t good enough to get you to God? That’s the essential …
Just Another Face in the Crowd?
Note from JesusDear Follower, I surprised people when I went to the Jordan River to be immersed by John the Baptist. John’s baptism — like …
Glory in the Ordinary
Note from JesusDear Friend, When are you most aware of My presence with you? I can be present in the spectacular, beautiful, and wonderful. I …
First Things First
Note from JesusDear Disciple, If you are going to put “first things first,” then what are these “first things” you must do with your friends …
Tested True
Note from JesusDear Beloved, Temptation. You face it. It is hard. The devil makes sure that the temptation is presented at just the right time, …
Preparing Your Heart for Me
Note from JesusDear Friend, My cousin John the Baptist “appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Mark 1:4 …
God’s Good News Always Begins with a Servant
Note from JesusDear Servant of God, I love the way Mark begins his good news story about Me:This is the beginning of the good news …
Just an Ordinary Kid?
Note from JesusDear Child of God, When I began My ministry, the folks in My home town of Nazareth were shocked. They didn’t expect anything …
Dedicated to God
Note from JesusDear Friend, As you begin your New Year, I want to challenge you to dedicate yourself and this year to honor Us — …
Hard Realities
Note from JesusDear Disciple, As your Christmas season comes to an end, you are left to clean up the messes — the leftovers in the …
Extravagant Gifts
Note from JesusDear Friend, Can you remember your Christmas gifts from last year? … five years ago? … ten years ago? You probably don’t remember …
Faithful Servants Pave the Way
Note from JesusDear Servant of the Lord, If you take the time to look at the grand story of grace in the Bible, you will …
Vulnerable God
Note from JesusDear Beloved, The story of My first two years speaks of vulnerability. I was born to a young woman far from home and …
The Light Now Shines!
Note from JesusDear Believer, Somewhere along the way, My light shown into your heart and changed you. More than just the light from the bright …
‘The Lord Is Near’
Note from JesusDear Friend, If you listened carefully to My servants, the prophets found in your Old Testament, you heard strong hints and amazing promises …
Sing Choirs of Angels
Note from JesusDear Follower, Don’t you hate it when people try to make religion into something that’s always somber, serious, and joyless? Yes, I came …
Savior of the World
Note from JesusDear Beloved, The Father loves you so much that He sent Me to your world to show you His love. The goal of …
Big Gifts in Small Beginnings
Note from JesusDear Child of God, In the aftermath of your big Christmas celebrations, don’t forget the words of My servant Zechariah, “Do not despise …
The Time Is Near and You Are Busy!
Note from JesusDear Precious One, Christmas is close! What are you feeling? Is it fear? …pressure? …stress? …worry? …sadness? Please don’t lose Me in the …