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"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV)"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil,...
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32 NKJ)"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2 NKJ)Google define compassion as, "Sympathetic pity and concern for the...
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?' She said to Him, 'Yes, Lord; I believe that You are the Christ, the Son...
"The LORD made it known to me and I knew; then You showed me their deeds. But I was like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter. I did not know it was against me they devised schemes, saying, "Let us destroy the tree with its fruit, let us cut him off from the land of the...
Today, I received a sad text from a friend who informed me that a former co-worker had suddenly passed away. This person was special in every way. We kept in touch over the years and enjoyed many fun and lively conversations together, many of them about Jesus. His...
Why is it that we can be so full of peace and joy one moment, but when one tiny things happens, our peace flies out the window?I’ve been thinking a lot lately about Eph. 6:15: “For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully...
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” (Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT)We’ve all been there: The urgent circumstances are completely out of our control. We are definitely “in the frying pan”...
A gentle rain is glorious to watch and listen to. The peaceful sound of raindrops pattering off the leaves of trees, or plopping into puddles on my deck is wonderfully relaxing. I enjoy the rain and how it refreshes everything it touches. Without it, our world is void...
"A joyful heart makes a cheerful coutenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit." (Proverbs 15:13 NKJ)"Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up." (Proverbs 12:25 NKJ)Did you know that negative draws negative? The more negative words...
I will be the first person to admit that I am not a good gardener! I’m just not good with plants. I’ve been known to kill perfectly hardy house plants. At home, I am relegated to weeding and watering the garden, which is probably just as well. Now, I have been to...
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12 NIV)Sometime during the day, I like to play a one game card challenge of Solitaire on my...
We are told in the Bible to help others (See Hebrews 6:10, Galatians 6:2, Deut. 15:11, etc.). We are told to love one another (See John 13:34-35, 1 Peter 4:8, Ephesians 4:32, etc). And when we obey these commands, Jesus tells us that we must do so in – Total Secrecy:...
"Elisha sent a messenger to [leprous Naaman], saying, 'Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored to you, and you shall be clean.' But Naaman became furious, and went away and said … 'Are not the Abanah and the Pharpar, the rivers of...