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“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”

“I will rejoice and be glad in Your faithful lovebecause You have seen my affliction.You have known the troubles of my lifeand have not handed me over to the enemy.You have set my feet in a spacious place.” Psalm 31:7-8 “This is the day the Lord has made;let us rejoice and be glad in it.”Continue reading “Restart Your Day”

“Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men…” Colossians 3:23 During my years teaching 4th grade, I created a Rainbow of Responsibility to hang in my classroom. These seven ideas can remind us of the things we are responsible for and have control of in our lives.Continue reading “Rainbow of Responsibility”

“For we walk by faith, not by sight,” 2 Corinthians 5:7 “Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 “Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and rewards thoseContinue reading “Faith”