“And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.” Romans 6:4 I’ve noticed that a lot

“Then he said to the crowd, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.’”

“But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but

 “For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come.”  Hebrews 13:14 I heard a story about an old missionary couple who

“Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.” Hebrews 12:2  It is insulting

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6 I’m amazed at how I can go from being not hungry at all to

“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but

“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”

“So beginning with this same Scripture, Philip told him the Good News about Jesus.” Acts 8:35 NLT Every now and again, stories appear in the news about people who pose

“But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.” Job 23:10  And that brings us to a hard truth