As the Day Begins “The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.” — Matthew 10:24 When we come to Christ, we often celebrate His promises of forgiveness, peace, and eternal life. Yet Jesus never hid the reality that following Him would also mean sharing in His rejection. The Christian lifeContinue reading “Carrying the Cross Before Breakfast”
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When He Walks Ahead
A Day in the Life “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.’” — Matthew 16:24 There is something in me that prefers a manageable Jesus—One who blesses my plans, affirms my direction, and adjusts Himself to myContinue reading “When He Walks Ahead”