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Habakkuk 3:17-19  17 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle … Continue reading →

Colossians 4:2  Devote yourself to prayer, being watchful and thankful. I have this thing about good endings.  If a movie doesn’t have one, I’m not interested in watching it – and my family knows this about me.  This led to … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 11:2  I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him. Several years ago we heard a sermon where … Continue reading →

1 Kings 19:18 – “Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and all whose mouths have not kissed him.” Let’s imagine ourselves as being included in those 7,000 who were faithful to … Continue reading →

Titus 2:11-12 11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, … Continue reading →

Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: I want to continue with The Hiding Place as a source of inspiration, instruction and blessing.  Today I want to focus on Corrie and … Continue reading →

1 Thessalonians 5:15-18  Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.  16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for … Continue reading →

Psalm 34:1-3  1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 2 I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us … Continue reading →

Proverbs 1:10  My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. When I read this verse last night, I immediately thought of the character Fagan in the movie “Oliver!”, based on the novel Oliver Twist by … Continue reading →

Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of … Continue reading →