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Aug. 7, 2014   Matthew 19:24 I say it again—it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to […]
Aug. 1, 2014 John 11:43 When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if […]
July 18, 2014 2 Corinthians 5:17 So, if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has […]
June 14, 2014 Psalm 103:13 Just as parents are kind to their children, the Lord is kind to all who worship him. I am a […]
June 12, 2014 Deuteronomy 15:10 No, give generously to needy persons. Don’t resent giving to them because it is this very thing that will lead […]

Over Packing June 8, 2014 Genesis 46:1 Jacob packed up everything he owned and left for Egypt. On the way he stopped near the town […]
May 17, 2014 1 Timothy 4:12b Set an example for the believers in what you say and in how you live. Also set an example […]
Apr. 19, 2014 Luke 23:55-56 The woman who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was […]
Apr. 17, 2014 Luke 23:52-54 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body. Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen cloth and placed […]
Apr. 16, 2014 Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. […]
Apr. 13, 2014 Mark 15:37 Then Jesus uttered another loud cry and dismissed his spirit. Yesterday, one of the churches I serve had a community […]
Apr. 11, 2014  John 19:30 When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished,” and bowed his head and dismissed his spirit. Today, I’ve […]
Apr. 8, 2014 John 19:28-29 Jesus knew that everything was now finished, and to fulfill the Scriptures said, “I’m thirsty.” A jar of sour wine […]
Apr. 7, 2014  John 1:29- The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! There is the Lamb of God who takes […]
Apr. 6, 2014 Genesis 28:16-17 Then Jacob woke up. “God lives here!” he exclaimed in terror. “I’ve stumbled into his home! This is the awesome […]
Apr. 22, 2014 Genesis 46:2 During the night God spoke to him in a vision. “Jacob! Jacob!” he called. “Yes?” Jacob answered. “Dianne, why do […]
Mar. 26, 2014 Isaiah 43:2 When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of […]
Mar. 25, 2014 I Kings 19, sections of verses 11-12 “Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the Lord told him. And as […]
Mar. 24, 2014 Romans 3:20 God doesn’t accept people simply because they obey the Law. No, indeed! All the Law does is to point out […]
Mar. 22, 2014 John 19:1 Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. This week, Rick and I got the dreaded spring cold. We are […]
Mar. 21, 2014 John 18:1 When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there […]
Mar. 19, 2014 Mark 15:16-18 The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called together the whole company of soldiers. […]
Mar. 18, 2014 Matthew 27:37 Above his head they placed the written charge against him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS. At church […]
Mar. 16, 2014 Luke 19:9-10 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions […]
Mar. 15, 2014 Luke 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”   A couple months ago, our […]
Mar. 12, 2014 Mark 1:35 In the morning, while it was still very dark, Jesus got up and went out to a deserted place, and […]
Mar. 11, 2014 Joel 2:12-13 Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your hearts, with fasting, with weeping and with sorrow; […]
Mar. 10, 2014 John 19:18-20 That’s where they crucified him—and two others with him, one on each side and Jesus in the middle. Pilate had a […]
Mar. 8, 2014 Luke 11 While Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to share a meal with him, so Jesus went and took his […]
Mar. 7, 2014 Matthew 22:35-40 One Pharisee, a legal expert, tested Jesus. “Teacher, what is the greatest commandment in the Law?” He replied, “You must […]
Mar. 6, 2014 Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, do it from the heart for the Lord and not for people. You know that you will […]
Mar. 5, 2014 Romans 8:19 The whole creation waits breathless with anticipation for the revelation of God’s sons and daughters. I’ve been anticipating today for […]
Feb. 3, 2014 Luke 19:12-13 Jesus said, “A nobleman living in a certain province was called away to the distant capital of the empire to […]
Jan. 23, 2014 Luke 4:40 At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each […]
Jan. 11, 2014 Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom. I’m more reflective these days. A […]
Dec. 24, 2013 Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a […]
Dec. 22, 2013 1 John 3:16-18:  This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to […]
Dec. 11, 2013 Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, […]
Dec. 9, 2013 Luke 2:11 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in […]