Tag Archives: Blessings
Passage Into Old Age
Jesus said to Thomas, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will also know my Father.” ~ John 14:6-7 In my younger years, … Continue reading
Following the Shepherd
Jesus said: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.” ~ John 10:27-28 Had I been the only … Continue reading
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Life And Spirit
Jesus said to his disciples: “It is the Spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life.” ~ John 6:63 The past ten weeks have been a real … Continue reading
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How Can These Things Be
Jesus said to Nicodemus, ‘Do not be astonished that I said to you, “You must be born from above.” The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes … Continue reading
Easter In the Heart
Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord. Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in … Continue reading
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Father And Son ~ An Easter Musing
While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” ~ Luke 24:36 Just a little boy, quietly walking with his father on the beach Oblivious to the world but for … Continue reading
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Living Fancy at Eastertime
Mary went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and then reported what he had told her. ~ John 20:18 Easter morning, Lani and Macky took us out for brunch at some fancy breakfast place in Makati. When … Continue reading
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Doors And Easter
So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, ‘Greetings!’ And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshipped him. ~ Matthew 28:8-9 There … Continue reading
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I Will Stay To See the End of This Story
So when he had washed their feet and put his garments back on and reclined at table again, he said to them, “Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, … Continue reading
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What I Learned From Martin
Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served. Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made … Continue reading