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John 8:54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is worth nothing; but it is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’” Ask yourself a question before engaging in any activity: “What is … Continue reading →

John 8:31-32 “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.” This is pretty specific advice from Jesus which most “Christians” over the years … Continue reading →

Psalm 102:2 Lord, hear my prayer; let my cry come to you. I cry out. I want all my needs met. This is my childhood program for happiness that refuses to let go. But it must go for me to … Continue reading →

Psalm 40:11 Your deed I did not hide within my heart; your loyal deliverance I have proclaimed. I made no secret of your enduring kindness to a great assembly. What has God done for you? How has God “delivered” you…saved … Continue reading →

Psalm 34:19 The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. Jesus was always going to those who were on the outside looking in. He went to be with the rejected, those regarded as “sinners” and … Continue reading →

John 5:30 “But you do not want to come to me to have life.” Jesus promises us the “abundant life” but are we choosing it? Our society claims the “abundant life” is about accumulating possessions, power and prestige. Jesus says … Continue reading →

John 5:30 “I cannot do anything on my own; I judge as I hear, and my judgment is just, because I do not seek my own will but the will of the one who sent me.” The other night I … Continue reading →

Psalm 46:2 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. If you’re like me you call on God almost automatically when confronted with trouble. I remember vividly the phone call from the hospital in the middle … Continue reading →

Romans 4:13 It was not through the law that the promise was made to Abraham and his descendants that he would inherit the world, but through the righteousness that comes from faith. God promised Abraham that he would become the … Continue reading →

Mark 12:34 And when Jesus saw that he answered with understanding, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” Jesus made this statement to a religious leader who had just agreed with Jesus when He … Continue reading →