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Psalm 69:9-10 I have become an outcast to my kin, a stranger to my mother’s children. Because zeal for your house consumes me, I am scorned by those who scorn you. Following Jesus is not easy. Some people will criticize … Continue reading →

Isaiah 49:1 The Lord called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. You are a creation of God…a beloved daughter or son. God loved you into existence. There is nothing you can do to change … Continue reading →

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? The Lord is my life’s refuge; of whom am I afraid? God is in the energy that holds everything together. God holds all and loves all … Continue reading →

Psalm 18:2-3 I love you, Lord, my strength, Lord, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my rock of refuge, my shield, my saving horn, my stronghold! Whatever you are going through now…know that you will get through it! … Continue reading →

John 8:51 “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” This moment is eternal. There will never be anything other than this moment…now. Jesus wants you to experience the wonders of God’s love right … Continue reading →

John 8:31-32 Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in him, “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.” The words of … Continue reading →

Psalm 102:2-3 Lord, hear my prayer; let my cry come to you. Do not hide your face from me now that I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly. In the Psalms we … Continue reading →

John 8:10-11 Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you.” Sometimes we gloss over the radical words of … Continue reading →

Psalm 34:19 The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. We hate to fail. We are taught from childhood to win, win, win…at all costs. We must defeat the opposition. But Jesus says to love … Continue reading →

John 5:44 “How can you believe, when you accept praise from one another and do not seek the praise that comes from the only God?” Are you a people pleaser? Many of us are raised to please others…so that we … Continue reading →