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Basking In His Trinitarian Love

Basking In His Trinitarian Love

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. // John 3:16 His...
June 03, 2023
He Refreshes the Soul

He Refreshes the Soul

The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The decree of the LORD is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple. //  Psalm 19:8   When my dad was...
June 03, 2023
A Couple Dozen Snails

A Couple Dozen Snails

The Lord takes delight in his people. Let them praise his name in the festive dance, let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp. // Psalm 149:4a, 3...
June 02, 2023
Tell Me What You Want, What You Really, Really Want

Tell Me What You Want, What You Really, Really Want

Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want Me to do for you?” // Mark 10:51 With my phone pressed up against my ear, I listened despondently as...
June 01, 2023
Tell Me What You Want, What You Really, Really Want

Tell Me What You Want, What You Really, Really Want

Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want Me to do for you?” // Mark 10:51 With my phone pressed up against my ear, I listened despondently as...
May 31, 2023
Love of God Changes Your Life

Love of God Changes Your Life

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. // Luke 1:47-48 When I...
May 30, 2023
Good Gifts for His Beloved

Good Gifts for His Beloved

Peter began to say to him, “We have given up everything and followed you.” // Mark 10:28 Sitting in a dimly lit room, only two little candles illuminated the little...
May 29, 2023
Finding His Will in Our Wandering

Finding His Will in Our Wandering

“Have you eaten from the tree of which I had forbidden you to eat?” // Genesis 3:11 “But whyyyyyyy do I have to wear white socks? Why can’t I wear...
May 28, 2023
Be in One Place Together

Be in One Place Together

The Spirit enabled them to proclaim. // Acts 2:4 My prayer group meets every two weeks. Just seven of us, we meet faithfully over video conference to discuss our prayer...
May 27, 2023
Chained by Love for Love of Christ

Chained by Love for Love of Christ

He received all who came to him, and with complete assurance and without hindrance he proclaimed the Kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus. // Acts 28:31 Make...
May 26, 2023
Love Knows No End

Love Knows No End

After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” //...
May 25, 2023
His Wide Smile for You

His Wide Smile for You

“Father, they are your gift to me.” // John 17:24 I decided to run a marathon one day in October. It had been on my bucket list after finishing my...
May 24, 2023