Through Jesus, the Alpha and Omega, all things were made

Beware of those idle in their wait for the Lord's return.

Like the Sadducees, we sometimes would like to stop short and remain in our limited reality, but the Gospel and the resurrection point us to the greater things of God.

We remember the ones before us as they now live by the faith in Jesus. May they rest well in His arms.

Saved by Christ means getting picked up off the floor.

The judges of the world have their motives, the judge of heaven has a motive of grace and urgency. We as the widows now have a judge of grace.

In the midst of our faithlessness, God is faithful in his steadfastness.

Jesus took up the cup and now we are called to do the same.

Ruth's generosity toward Naomi reflects the kind of generosity God has shown to us. It is a generosity that always goes above and beyond, doing more than required.

Paul calls the church in Philippi to lives of sacrifice as they serve as lights to the world of the grace of God in Jesus.