1 Peter 3:18-22. When suffering comes and we're faced with the question, "Is this worth it?" to what do we cling? How can we know that what we're suffering for is worth it? Peter encourages believers to endure suffering by pointing to them to Jesus.

2 Corinthians 12:1-10. In light of others boasting about their reasons to be respected and heard, Paul reveals the secret that has kept him going for all these years, as well as reiterating once again, the sufficiency of Christ in all things.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27. We're constantly moving toward something, whether that's getting to the next appointment or getting through the day, we're constantly in motion. We are working toward a goal. What is it that we're after? What are we willing to sacrifice to pursue that goal? And, is it worth it? Paul points us toward the big picture to encourage all believers to strive towards an imperishable crown.

Jeremiah 17:5-10. "Trust me." Even those the phrase is meant to alleviate our fears, those words don't always make us feel any better because we know sooner or later, people will let us down. The degree to which we're let down varies each instance however, when it comes to our salvation, the consequences are eternal. Who or what do you trust for salvation?

Isaiah 43:1-3. Kevin Hoops shares a message encouraging us to focus on the God who both forms and keeps us.

Matthew 8:1-13. Two men who had no business approaching Jesus and confident of Christ's ability to meet their need, bring their need to Jesus. The only uncertainty through it all is this, "Is Jesus willing?" We apply that same truth to our own circumstances as we approach Jesus in all our wretchedness asking ourselves, "is Jesus willing to meet my need?"

Deuteronomy 18:15-22. The Israelites are about to enter the Promised Land. Moses won't be joining them. Moses speaks of another prophet who will be raised up after him to lead them in the truth.

Luke 2:41-52. In a rare accounting of Jesus' childhood, we read about His remaining in the temple in Jerusalem while His family traveled back home. Confusion follows. How could Jesus do this to His parents? What was He up to anyway?

Zechariah 2:1-13. Protection and security are things we try to manufacture for ourselves, often looking to things that can only provide a mirage of security. In this passage, the LORD calls His people to seek protection and security in His presence.

Ephesians 1:2-14. God's plan has a tendency to interrupt our own plans. We may not see it at the time, but God is at work accomplishing something far greater than we could have ever imagined.