46 And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 And many rebuked him, telling … Read more
10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; 12 giving thanks[a] to the Father, who has qualified you[b] to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. 13 He has delivered … Read more
9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you,[a] not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. (2 Peter 3:9 ESV) We are very lucky that God works in His time frame and not our own. Otherwise there would be no time for us to repent … Read more
8 For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything. (1 Thessalonians 1:8 ESV) How does the message of Good News go forth from you? Is it like the sound of a trumpet or … Read more
15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them,[a] so that all may see your progress. (1 Timothy 4:15 ESV) I have always wanted to learn Spanish and have tried several times, but to this day know very little. I have heard that an immersive experience is the fastest way to learn a language well. It would be much … Read more