Jessica Rust

Oh, the joys of those who do not     follow the advice of the wicked,     or stand around with sinners,     or join in with mockers. Psalm 1:1 In life, we have a choice in whom to...

All the Israelite men and women who were willing brought to the Lord freewill offerings for all the work the Lord through Moses had commanded them to do. Exodus 35:29 Transition seems to force us...

And he called the people to him again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand: There is nothing outside a person that by going into him can defile him, but the...

I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. He who plants and he who waters are...

And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son...

And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well...

He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other...

He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field.  It is the smallest of all seeds, but...

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.”… Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and...

With my voice I cry out to the Lord;    with my voice I plead for mercy to the Lord. I pour out my complaint before him;   I tell my trouble before him. Psalm 142:1-2...

And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew...

But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious,    slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Turn to me and be gracious to me;    give your strength to your servant,    and...