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Luke 4:22 And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” When we follow Jesus…we will be asked to step out of … Continue reading →

Mark 6:50-51 “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!” He got into the boat with them and the wind died down. They were completely astounded. The disciples are already afraid as their boat is being tossed about by … Continue reading →

1 John 4:8-9 Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love. In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life … Continue reading →

Matthew 4:17 From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” When the John the Baptist was arrested…Jesus’ ministry went into full swing. It was time. When Jesus is bringing … Continue reading →

Psalm 96 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. As we ring in the New Year with celebrations…let us be … Continue reading →

1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things of the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. First off, we know we are to love creation because God entrusts … Continue reading →

1 John 2:9 Whoever says he is in the light, yet hates his brother, is still in the darkness. God is Light…only Love. Allow that Light to shine into the darkness inside of you. We all have a place of … Continue reading →

Matthew 2:13 Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you.” How amazing is it that Joseph would … Continue reading →

1 John 1:4 We are writing this so that our joy may be complete. The Son of God came to us as a baby. Close your eyes and envision the baby Jesus in the manger. Pick him up…and look into … Continue reading →

John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth. God is with us, in us and for us. … Continue reading →