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John 3:17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Jesus did not condemn anyone…even the religious leaders whom He held in great contempt for … Continue reading →

John 14:7 “If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” God has not changed…but human understanding of God has changed and evolved over time until the … Continue reading →

Acts 4:31 As they prayed, the place where they were gathered shook, and they were all filled with the holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. Sometimes we get signs that seem to be definite … Continue reading →

Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the Lord, who is good, whose love endures forever. We’ve all experienced the love and comfort of God in times of sorrow and pain…and we’ve all experienced the love of God in times of joy … Continue reading →

Luke 24:36 He stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” How many times are we tempted to say, “I told you so” when we are right and someone else is wrong? Our egos always want … Continue reading →

Psalm 105:1-2 Give thanks to the Lord, invoke his name; make known among the peoples his deeds! Sing praise, play music; proclaim all his wondrous deeds! There is much to be thankful for! We are all beloved children of God … Continue reading →

John 20:16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni,” which means Teacher. Sometimes we feel abandoned. I remember vividly a day when I was very sick in a hospital bed following a ruptured … Continue reading →

Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. It’s that nagging perpetual question: What is God’s will for me? Finding it is the way of contemplation. … Continue reading →

Acts 10:40-41 This man God raised on the third day and granted that he be visible, not to all the people, but to us, the witnesses chosen by God in advance, who ate and drank with him after he rose … Continue reading →

John 13:14-15 “If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” … Continue reading →