Jesus doesn't deal with us the way we want. Instead, how He deals with us and what He gives us far greater. Readings: Isaiah 29:17-24; 2 Corinthians 3:4-11; Mark 7:31-37.

Jesus doesn't care about your virtue signaling. The righteousness that the world gives won't count for anything before the throne of God. Humble yourselves therefore, repent of your sins, and receive the righteousness of Christ which endures forever. Readings: Genesis 4:1-15; 1 Corinthians 15:1-10; Luke 18:9-14.

We desperately need peace in our world, but what makes for peace? Would you know it if you saw it? Is peace hidden from our eyes? Readings: Jeremiah 8:4-12; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Luke 19:41-48

You can trust in God. He is your rock, fortress, and deliverer. He is merciful. He purifies. For this we give Him thanks and praise. Readings: 2 Samuel 22:26-34; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13; Luke 16:1-9

What do sheep and wolves, grapes and thorns, figs and thistles all have to do with each other? It's about good trees bearing pleasing fruit and diseased trees bearing rotten fruit. Jesus is the good tree. Readings: Jeremiah 23:16-29; Romans 8:12-17; Matthew 7:15-23

Whether they realize it or not everybody keeps trying to find, break into, or otherwise replicate the blessed paradise of Eden. It's only natural to see the pain of this world and long for our original state of perfection, but we can't get there. That's where the pain comes in. Thanks be to God that Jesus Christ has come, bearing His gifts of the forgiveness of sins and life everlasting. Readings: Genesis 2:7-17; Romans 6:19-23; Mark 8:1-9

"It's not a religion; it's a relationship." What do the Scriptures have to say about the Christian religion? How does it compare to all the other religions of the world? The answer: forgiveness and mercy in Christ. Readings: Exodus 20:1-17; Romans 6:3-11; Matthew 5:20-26

All Christians talk about is judgment. Haven't they ever heard Christ's words "Judge not, lest ye be judged?" Readings: Genesis 50:15-21; Romans 8:18-23; Luke 6:36-42

Jesus loves you. Jesus only loves sinners. What does this mean for us? What kind of mental gymnastics do we take to avoid confessing the truth? Readings: Micah 7:18-20; 1 Peter 5:6-11; Luke 15:1-10

Jesus has invited you to feast at His banquet. Will you despise His gifts by refusing His invitation? Readings: Proverbs 9:1-10; 1 John 3:13-18; Luke 14:15-24