Proverbs 6:20-21 “My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them always on your heart; fasten them around your neck.” Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for her mother…

Matthew 4:4 “But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Here in Matthew chapter four Jesus is face to face with the old dragon himself, Satan. Satan had waited until Jesus was at His weakest point because…

Genesis 43:30 “And he entered into his chamber, and wept there.” Joseph’s heart was pounding, his stomach was churning, and his eyes were weeping, yet he didn’t reveal himself to his brothers. Why? Because there was still work to do. There was still testing to take place. So too, Jesus passionately wants to be with…

Luke 23:33-34 “And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” Luke 24:6 “He is not here, but is risen! Remember how…

Luke 19:36-38 “And as He went, many spread their clothes on the road. Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying: “‘Blessed is the…