“As they sat down to eat, he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared!” Luke 24...  Read More

“‘Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?’ Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining fro...  Read More

“They said to each other, ‘Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?’” Luke 24:32 Seven miles on foot takes about two and a half hours. That...  Read More

“He asked them, ‘What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?’ They stopped short, sadness written across their faces.” Luke 24:17 Ever walked into a friend’s house and noticed a smell they ...  Read More

“As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. But God kept them from recognizing him.” Luke 24:15-16 Three days after the crucifixion, two follow...  Read More

“And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:7Paul ends this passage with a confident statement. Despite ...  Read More

“Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:4When suffering hits, one question usually rises befo...  Read More

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18Knowing that God comforts is one thing. Allowing Him to comfort you is another.When pain arrives, many of...  Read More

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4In the opening lines of his sec...  Read More

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33Somewhere along the way, many believers picked up the idea that following Jesus means sunny skies, rainbows,...  Read More

“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15Kindness gets misunderstood. Many people think bei...  Read More

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Galatians 6:10When Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit, the Greek word for ...  Read More