by Philip Bryant | Feb 19, 2025 | Devotional
Throughout Jesus’ teaching and engagement with His disciples, He used the metaphor of light. Over and over, He painted the picture—humanity stumbling in darkness, blind to the truth, while He stood as the world’s shining light. You could almost hear Him saying,...
by Philip Bryant | Feb 18, 2025 | Devotional
We Can’t Compare – Matthew 20:1-16 After witnessing a rich young ruler walk away from following Jesus due to his wealth, Peter asked, “What then will there be for us?” who had left everything to follow Him. Jesus reassured them of the glorious...
by Philip Bryant | Feb 17, 2025 | Devotional
Peter was grappling with the concept of ongoing forgiveness, so he asked Jesus, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Matthew 18:22 Jesus responded, “I tell you, not seven times, but...
by Philip Bryant | Feb 13, 2025 | Devotional
Jesus was tested by religious leaders with a profound question: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” He responded by asking what they understood from the scriptures. They correctly answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul,...
by Philip Bryant | Feb 12, 2025 | Devotional
As Jesus journeyed toward Jerusalem, knowing full well the cross awaited Him, He encountered three individuals eager to follow Him. Their declarations of intent to follow Jesus should have been met with open arms, yet His responses challenge our comfort and priorities...
by Philip Bryant | Feb 11, 2025 | Devotional
Sin. Sin is a big deal to Jesus. He’s not about it at all. He especially doesn’t want us leading others into sin. In His teaching, Jesus warns against causing others to stumble: Matthew 18:6-7 “But if anyone causes one of these little ones—those who...
