2026

“To those who reside as strangers, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood:” — 1 Peter 1:1–2 NASB2020 Notice that Peter starts by describing who these […]

But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed.  (Isaiah 53:5 NASB) “Good” Friday? Pierced, crushed, chastened, and scourged. How can this day be called Good Friday? It is the day marking the most brutal treatment imaginable of

“I am praying not only for these disciples, but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message” (John 17:20 NLT). If you’re as old as me, you likely know what it feels like to be overlooked. Getting older shrinks our world. Our strength isn’t what it used to be. I begin