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“…Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.  I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” John 16:32b-33 (HCSB) In this life we will have trouble. We are not promised an easyContinue reading “Be Courageous”

“Her sons rise up and call her blessed.Her husband also praises her:‘Many women are capable,but you surpass them all!’” Proverbs 31:28-29 “As a mother comforts her son,so I will comfort you,and you will be comforted in Jerusalem.” Isaiah 66:13 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them. HisContinue reading “The Love of a Mother”

“Yet I call this to mind,and therefore I have hope:ח KhetBecause of the Lord’s faithful lovewe do not perish,for His mercies never end.They are new every morning;great is Your faithfulness!” Lamentations 3:21-23 “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.” Romans 12:12 “The Lord values those who fear Him,those who put theirContinue reading “Hope in the Lord”

“So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9 “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I’ve had the opportunity to get to know many people from far away whomContinue reading “Virtual Meetings with Friends”

“Abundant peace belongs to thosewho love Your instruction;nothing makes them stumble.” Psalm 119:165 “Mankind, He has told you what is goodand what it is the Lord requires of you:to act justly,to love faithfulness,and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Each day we move along the stepping stones of our lives. Some steps areContinue reading “Stepping Stones”

“For the entire law is fulfilled in one statement: Love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 “Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.” Colossians 4:5-6 For the first few years after buildingContinue reading “Neighbors”

“But the angel told the women, ‘Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.’” Matthew 28:5-6 “For God loved the world in this way: He gave His OneContinue reading “Easter”

“Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing.’ And they divided His clothes and cast lots.” Luke 23:34 “Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!’And He said to him, ‘I assure you: Today you will be with Me in paradise.’” Luke 23:42-43 “AndContinue reading “Good Friday”

“The King who comesin the name of the Lordis the blessed One.Peace in heavenand glory in the highest heaven!” Luke 19:38 “they took palm branches and went out to meet Him. They kept shouting: ‘Hosanna! He who comes in the name of the Lord is the blessed One—the King of Israel!’” John 12:13 The crowdsContinue reading “Palm Sunday”

“Heavens, sprinkle from above, and let the skies shower righteousness. Let the earth open up so that salvation will sprout and righteousness will spring up with it. I, Yahweh, have created it.” Isaiah 45:8 For as the earth produces its growth, and as a garden enables what is sown to spring up, so the LordContinue reading “Spring Garden”