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Key Verse We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV) Short Reflection Here Apostle Paul reminds the Corinthian church to see him and his team as Ambassadors of Christ through... Read More

Key Verse John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” Luke 3:11 (NIV) Short Reflection These are the words of John the Baptist in response to the fundamental question from his audience, “what shall... Read More

Key Verse Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering. Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. You suffered along with those... Read More

Key Verse We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of... Read More

Key Verse You have heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:43-45a (NIV) Short Reflection “Love my enemies? You’ve got... Read More

Key Verse Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) Short Reflection Christie and I have traveled to some terrifying places: war zones, guerilla controlled areas, refugee camps, and more. People ask, “Have you ever been afraid?” Perhaps they expect us to say... Read More

Key Verse And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics.” Luke 9:3 (ESV) Short Reflection In pursuing the upward call of God for us in Christ Jesus, the Lord revealed a practical strategy: travel... Read More

Key Verse Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) Short Reflection We have a generous God who richly bestows us with spiritual gifts through His unmerited favor. Every good thing... Read More

Key Verse Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9 (NIV) Short Reflection What a big challenge this verse presents, and difficult to consider from... Read More

Key Verse But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Hebrews 3:13 (NIV) Short Reflection We don’t get the chance to choose our parents, and normally we don’t get the chance to choose our names. If... Read More