Having questions doesn’t make you a bad Christian. Actually the opposite.

Verses to read as we prepare to recognize Good Friday, when Jesus gave up His life for our redemption. (1) Isaiah 53:5 (NIV): "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed." (2) Matthew 26:39 (NIV): "Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, 'My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.'" (3) Mark 15:39 (NIV): "And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, 'Surely this man was the Son of God!'" (4) Romans 5:8 (NIV): "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (5) 1 Peter 2:24 (NIV): "He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds, you have been healed."

Hear the Word. Do the Word.

1: Here’s some super simple advice from the Bible today. 2: Watch your words. Proverbs 21:23. God gave a whole book of wisdom about the damage your mouth can do. 3: Get enough rest. Psalm 127:2. God literally built rest into creation. Then had to remind us to actually do it. 4: Don't overthink it. Proverbs 3:5-6. Trust God instead of leaning on your own understanding. We needed that in writing. 5: Be a good neighbor. Matthew 22:39. Love your neighbor as yourself. Still the hardest thing on this list. 6: Mind your own business. 1 Thessalonians 4:11. Yes. That is actually in the Bible. Word for word. 7: Be grateful. 1 Thessalonians 5:18. In everything give thanks. Not for everything. In everything. There's a difference. 8: God cares about your whole life. Not just the Sunday parts.