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The Great Compassion

Matthew 18:12-14 If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to … Continue reading

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Surrender and Win

Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” This is Mary’s response to the angel’s news that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and give … Continue reading

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Transforming Grace

Matthew 9:28-30 When he entered the house, the blind men approached him and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they said to him. Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let it … Continue reading

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Nothing To Fear

Psalm 23:3-4 You guide me along the right path for the sake of your name. Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side. Sooner or later you will realize that … Continue reading

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Love Heals

Matthew 8:8 The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.” A Roman military officer came to Jesus to ask that He … Continue reading

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True Wealth

Luke 21:5-6 While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, he said, “All that you see here–the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone … Continue reading

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Love Lasts Forever

Psalm 119:72 Teaching from your lips is more precious to me than heaps of silver and gold. Many people seem to be on a never-ending treadmill to make it, succeed or to win. And when they reach the new prize…the … Continue reading

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Following Jesus

Luke 19:41-42 As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Jesus wept as he looked over Jerusalem. He … Continue reading

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Your Holy Longing

Luke 18:40-43 Jesus asked the blind man, “What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” He immediately received his sight and followed … Continue reading

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All Things Are Possible with God

Luke 17:5-6 And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” The Lord replied, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and … Continue reading

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