by Haley Reed | Dec 1, 2022 | Daily Grace
“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name’ ” (Matthew 6:9). I was taught to pray as a child and it remains a resource I value today. I never want to take lightly the privilege of prayer. It is amazing that we can come into the... 
by Haley Reed | Nov 30, 2022 | Daily Grace
“But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous” (Matthew 5:44-45). This is one of the most... 
by Haley Reed | Nov 29, 2022 | Daily Grace
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). To recognize our spiritual poverty means that we understand our total lack of resources apart from God. There are two Greek words that are translated “poor” in the New Testament.... 
by Haley Reed | Nov 28, 2022 | Daily Grace
“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases,... 
by Haley Reed | Nov 27, 2022 | Daily Grace
“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire” (Matthew 3:11). God knew that we were not to be left on our own to carry His... 
by Haley Reed | Nov 25, 2022 | Daily Grace
“The tempter came to him and said, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread’ ” (Matthew 4:3). God had just spoken from heaven and announced that Jesus was His Son. In all three of the temptations Satan began with this same weapon. He challenged...