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He Came For Me
The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.” ~ Matthew 9:11-12 … Continue reading
Of Family And Friends
He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” ~ Luke 8:21 Family is God’s early way of showing us His presence in our lives. It … Continue reading
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Life Makes All Things Possible
“To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.” ~ Luke 8:18 “Because you are alive, everything is possible.” A very profound lesson from … Continue reading
Proclaim!
Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. ~ Luke 8:1 I read the papers or watch the news and I often end up dejected or frustrated. There simply … Continue reading
The Cost Of Discipleship
“Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its … Continue reading
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The Old Is Good
And no one who has been drinking old wine desires new, for he says, ‘The old is good.’” ~ Luke 5:39 I read a wisecrack once that went, “He who lives a long life will die a lonely person.” I found … Continue reading
Changing Yet Staying The Same
Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” ~ Mark 9:35 For all the benefits of logic and reason, there … Continue reading
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Rain Down, Rain Down
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” ~ John 20:21-22 Today … Continue reading
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Seek the Lord And Ask
Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.” ~ John 16:23-24 On this same … Continue reading
God Is In Control
Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy.” ~ John 16:20 We are not in control. God is in control. … Continue reading
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