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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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God-Encounters

Whoever has accepted his testimony has certified this, that God is true. He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. ~ John 3:33-34 There is a God. It is the only explanation … 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

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Reflections

  The moon but reflects The sunshine, just as gratitude Reflects graces giv’n. I am blessed twice whenever I count my blessings: first, when I actually receive the blessing and second when I recall and remember it in gratitude. Often, … Continue reading

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Another Day, Another Present

    I woke up this morning Another day has dawned for me Thanks for the gift of life   SPIRIT MOMENT: Nothing speaks better of the freshness and newness of life, of hope and renewal than the streaks of … Continue reading

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Praying For Macky

Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ~ John 8:31-32 This morning I pray … Continue reading

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A Humble Prayer

But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather … Continue reading

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Life’s Daily Miracles

      Biomimicry. I look at nature’s charm And she teaches me.       “If life is a daily miracle, why am I so insistent in looking for a sign of God’s presence in my life? A baby … Continue reading

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Seeds And Fruits

And Jesus said to them, ” . . . . Those sown on rich soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit thirty and sixty and a hundredfold.”  Mark 4:20 I have lived a … Continue reading

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The Presence I Keep

And looking around at those seated in the circle he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:34-35 I am a great fan of … Continue reading

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