25 For whoever wants to save their life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. 26 What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? (Matthew 16:25-26 NIV) Gain is a great … Read more

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew … Read more

4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’[a] or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (Revelation 21:4 NIV) The old workout mantra “No Pain, No Gain” is completely changed in heaven where there is total gain. Mourning, crying, pain and … Read more

6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6 NIV) Everyone wants to do things their way, to trod their own path. We all want to think we know the way, that there are many paths. This can become confrontational … Read more

2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:2-3 NIV) Unity can seem like a daunting task today. There are so many things that separate us. However, when we practice being humble, … Read more