(Matthew) Gift from Creator Tells the Good Story 24:35

Does God ever feel absent in your life?  Thomas Merton, an American Catholic writer, theologian, mystic, and Trappist monk, once wrote that “God, never leaves us. Yet we do not realize that He may be more present to us when He is absent than when He is present.”  We pray this reading plan will help you experience the relentless presence of God!

Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful message. The flesh is temporary — Christ is eternal. Choose to surrender to God’s Way of doing things. Choose to focus on feeding your spirit. When you surrender your heart to God, your focus will begin to shift. When you surrender to Christ, your priorities will begin to change. Crush the flesh and focus on Christ.

Embark on a 3-day journey exploring the mystery of God's timing. Through relatable parables and profound insights, uncover the significance of waiting with hope. Reflect on the transformative power of God's timing, even in seasons of apparent dormancy. Grapple with the timeless nature of Christ's words and the enigmatic concept of "this generation." Embrace the urgency and unpredictability of Christ's return, as we navigate life's uncertainties with unwavering faith.

There are many popular proverbial phrases that some think are from Scripture. Though many are not, this reading plan points out truths from Scripture contained in a few of them.