Passion for Praise

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 …

Welcome to Son Rise

Note from JesusDear Follower and Friend, Let there be light. And light flashed into being. (Genesis 1:3)Yes, I was there the very first time light …

‘Better Off Just Leaving Him Alive’

Note from JesusDear Seeker, On the day after My death and while My body was still in the grave, Pilate received a request from the …

‘Father, Forgive Them’

Note from JesusDear Child of God, Few things are more difficult for My beloved followers to read than the account of My crucifixion. In the …

Carrying My Cross

Note from JesusDear Friend, The verses below give you some of the details about the horrendous way I was treated during My journey to Golgotha …

Love before Nightfall

Note from JesusDear Beloved, Satan tries to mess up every act of genuine love. What you read in the verses below is one of My …

‘The Last Straw’

Note from JesusDear Disciple, After My triumphal entry, Jerusalem was a tangle of tension and evil plotting. Look at a few excerpts from Luke’s descriptions …

Compassion in the Middle of Conflict

Note from JesusDear Friend, I came to Jerusalem and was greeted with wild enthusiasm. I came as the Prince of Peace, humbly riding on the …

Loving Extravagance

Note from JesusDear Beloved Disciple, What would it be worth to have someone precious to you raised from the dead? I don’t ask this question …