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Psalm 81:10 There must be no foreign god among you; you must not worship an alien god. I use to think it was weird talking about not worshipping an “alien god“…as though we would start worshipping gold and silver statues … Continue reading →

Mark 7:24 Jesus entered a house and wanted no one to know about it, but he could not escape notice. It’s very refreshing to realize that Jesus did not want notoriety. He did not strive for the spotlight of stardom. … Continue reading →

Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust that God will act. When you let go of your need for control…when you surrender your ego and it’s self-centered desires…and turn yourself over to the will of God…you will seldom … Continue reading →

Psalm 84:3 My soul yearns and pines for the courts of the Lord. My heart and flesh cry out for the living God. This is profoundly true but most are probably quite unaware of it! Everyone is yearning…pining for something. … Continue reading →

Mark 6:56 Whatever villages or towns or countryside he entered, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed. Can you … Continue reading →

Sirach 47:8 With his every deed he offered thanks to God Most High, in words of praise. The word “Eucharist” comes from a Greek word and literally means “thanksgiving” or “giving thanks.” When we receive the Eucharist into our bodies … Continue reading →

Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. Jesus experienced all the joys and sorrows of being human. God actually became one of us to show that … Continue reading →

Mark 6:4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.” When Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth He astounded the people with … Continue reading →

Mark 5:41-43 Jesus took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. At that they were utterly … Continue reading →

Mark 5:5-7 Night and day among the tombs and on the hillsides he was always crying out and bruising himself with stones. Catching sight of Jesus from a distance, he ran up and prostrated himself before him, crying out in … Continue reading →