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Mark 8:27-28 Along the way Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others one of the prophets.” And he asked them, “But who do you say … Continue reading →

Psalm 116:12 How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me? The fact is…you don’t have to do anything to earn God’s love. The beautiful truth is…God loved you into existence. It is love freely given … Continue reading →

Mark 8:18 “Do you have eyes and not see, ears and not hear?” When Jesus asks this question of us today…do we not have to answer an emphatic, “ABSOLUTELY!” I will only speak for myself…but I know how many times … Continue reading →

Psalm 50:16-17 But to the wicked God says: “Why do you recite my commandments and profess my covenant with your lips? You hate discipline; you cast my words behind you!” Some people are good with religious words…but not so good … Continue reading →

Psalm 32:6-7 Then should all your faithful pray in time of distress. Though flood waters threaten, they will never reach them. You are my shelter; from distress you keep me; with safety you ring me round. Jesus knows what you … Continue reading →

Mark 7:24 From that place Jesus went off to the district of Tyre. He entered a house and wanted no one to know about it, but he could not escape notice. Jesus had a mission…to bring the Good News of … Continue reading →

Psalm 104:30 When you send forth your breath, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth. All things belong to God. God breathes and life comes forth. Everything is sustained by God’s desire. Creation is on going … Continue reading →

Mark 7:8-9 “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” Jesus went on to say, “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!” Jesus was quite at home with all people … Continue reading →

Psalm 104:24 How varied are your works, Lord! In wisdom you have wrought them all; the earth is full of your creatures. A priest friend of mine loves to take photos of the amazing array of creatures at zoos all … 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? We get so caught up in the struggles and challenges of life that sometimes we … Continue reading →