Questions to think about:What does this verse teach me?In what areas am I focusing on the visible, temporary world instead of the spiritual, eternal world?How can I shift my focus from earth-things to...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I react to this verse with faith, or doubt?How does this verse speak to my situation?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you that the righteous can cry out to you because you ...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I have Christian friends who are encouraging me in my faith?Am I encouraging other Christians to keep pursuing love and good works?Sample prayer:Dear Father, thank you for ...  Read More

Questions to think about:Am I realistic with myself about my need for closeness to God? Am I being intentional about “drawing near to God”?Is there anything holding me back, or coming between me and G...  Read More

Questions to think about:Why did the disciples need assurance of Jesus’ presence?Do I ever struggle with believing that he is with me? If so, what is causing me to doubt, and how can I feed my faith i...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse show me about God?What does it show me about myself?How does my need for companionship reflect in my human relationships? How does it lead me to reach out...  Read More

Questions to think about:Why did God choose “God with us” as one of his names?What does this show me about God?If I better understood this part of God’s nature, what would it change (in me or in my li...  Read More

Questions to think about:In what areas of my life do I need Christ’s light to shine and give me direction, clarity, or an eternal perspective?What sources of direction or enlightenment am I being temp...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse reveal to me about Jesus (his characteristics, capabilities, desires, or the role he wants to play in my life)?Am I allowing Jesus to be all these things ...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse show me about God?Where am I feeling darkness in my life?Have I turned those situations over to God? Am I actively seeking God’s direction and involvement...  Read More

Questions to think about:What is God asking me to do?How have I been feeling about it and how have I been responding?What can I do about any resistance I’m feeling?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, please ma...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this passage show me about God?Do I believe this, or are there parts I’m struggling to believe?How do I respond to God’s presence? Why?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, hel...  Read More