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Acts 1:3 He presented himself alive to them by many proofs after he had suffered, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. In Luke’s account of what happened after the resurrection, he says the … Continue reading →

Acts 17:24-25 “The God who made the world and all that is in it, the Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in sanctuaries made by human hands, nor is he served by human hands because he needs anything. … Continue reading →

Luke 1:45 “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Mary’s example is amazing. She is totally open to the plans God has for her…plans that were profoundly different from the … Continue reading →

John 15:12-13 “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” There are all kinds of rules humans make up that we say … Continue reading →

Psalm 96:1-2 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; announce his salvation day after day. The Maker of the universe made you. The God of all … Continue reading →

John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” Sometimes our egos can get carried away and believe it is … Continue reading →

Acts 14:22 They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” For the peaceable kingdom of God to … Continue reading →

John 14:26 “The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” Have you ever experienced receiving a positive thought or urge to do … Continue reading →

John 14:1-3 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am … Continue reading →

John 13:20 “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” The mystery of the Trinity speaks to an on-going relationship of giving and receiving … Continue reading →