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38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Luke 6:38 NIV) The true measure of giving is not in the measure of what we might get … Read more

26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew … Read more

21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.[a] (Matthew 18:21-22 NIV) We are given ample opportunity to practice forgiveness. But how many times should … Read more

36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. (Luke 6:36 NIV) It is not always easy to show mercy. When we feel we have been wronged we want to just be justified in our anger and frustration. However, we were called to a higher purpose. Our Father in heaven gave his son to right … 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