by Haley Reed | Jul 7, 2023 | Daily Grace
“Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God” (Romans 1:1). When Paul wrote that he was “set apart for the gospel of God” he used a word that is full of meaning. “Set apart” is a translation of the word, aphorizo. It is... 
by Haley Reed | Jul 6, 2023 | Daily Grace
“But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you’ ” (Mark 16:7). All the disciples had run away from Jesus before the crucifixion. Now that He was risen from the dead the angel conveys a message... 
by Haley Reed | Jul 5, 2023 | Daily Grace
“ ‘Abba, Father,’ he said, ‘everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will’ ” (Mark 14:36). Jesus was not a madman and He was not suicidal. In His humanity, He knew what was coming and He would have felt the same emotion... 
by Haley Reed | Jul 5, 2023 | Daily Grace
“Jesus called them together and said, ‘You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and... 
by Haley Reed | Jun 29, 2023 | Daily Grace
“There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him. After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. He looked up...