Matthew 14:3

Life is uncertain, but it’s not a complete mystery. God has allowed us to know who he is, what he thinks of us, and what he will do for us. Begin to discover this in just five minutes a day—and as you do, we pray your faith, hope, and love for him will grow.

Scripture frequently calls us to hold couplets of seemingly opposing truths in tension. For example, plan for tomorrow AND don't worry about it, enjoy restful “self-care” AND embrace self-sacrifice, desire good things AND be content. Join me as we explore five pieces of “double-sided wisdom,” mining seemingly minor nuances for major truths to apply to our work today!

Read 5 extracts from The Greatest Story Ever Told, the incredible true story of Jesus of Nazareth, who changed the course of history forever. Beautifully told through the eyewitness accounts of those who knew him best, this inspirational book welcomes you into the life of Jesus. A vivid, immersive retelling that makes the Gospel feel immediate and real. A Christian historical narrative. A gospel retelling. An immersive biography of Jesus for believers and skeptics alike.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 15 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus finishes the section on the parables—lots of key Kingdom truths. Then we see Jesus' response to being misunderstood and to having spiritual strength in such times.