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Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Lent is a perfect time to repent…change directions…turn back to God…allow God to change our hearts. How is my heart in … Continue reading →

Matthew 6:7-8 “In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Jesus just told … Continue reading →

Matthew 25:40 “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for me.” The measuring stick for success in our culture is the amassing of possessions (wealth), power and prestige. The measuring … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 6:2 Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. As Lent begins may each of us focus on this moment…the only time that is real. The past is gone. The future is … Continue reading →

Mark 9:35 Jesus said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” The apostles had given up possessions but they were having trouble letting go of the other … Continue reading →

James 2:15-16 If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,” but you do not give them the … Continue reading →

Psalm 34:5 I sought the Lord, who answered me, delivered me from all my fears. The sooner you come to know God as an unconditional lover and forgiver the sooner you will be able to live an authentic life. God … Continue reading →

James 1:22 Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deluding yourselves. Christianity is not about just believing certain things. Jesus never seemed to be interested in passing on beliefs as much as He was interested in restoring people … Continue reading →

James 1:14-15 Each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire conceives and brings forth sin, and when sin reaches maturity it gives birth to death. We are all tempted and have fallen…and … Continue reading →

James 1:11 For the sun comes up with its scorching heat and dries up the grass, its flower droops, and the beauty of its appearance vanishes. So will the rich person fade away in the midst of his pursuits. Be … Continue reading →