Our scripture focus for this week is Romans 3:23-24. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Believe things can be better. Despite your circumstances, you can learn and grow. The work you invest will pay off. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A parable from Jesus in Matthew 13 describes four ways people respond to truth about God. Only a reception by faith brings about growth and blessing. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Take heed of the following wisdom from Proverbs 4 and Proverbs 21:

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

“A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart. To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.”

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Blessed are those who delight in the law of God. They are like trees planted by streams, but the wicked are like chaff that the wind blows away. (Inspired by Psalm 1). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

God spoke the world into existence. Jesus is the expressed word of God whose message and mission saved the world. He is calling you to life with him and to share his truth so others can be saved as well. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is 1 John 4:10. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Jesus prayed, "This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ" (John 17:3). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser