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1 Peter 1:8  You never saw him, yet you love him. You still don’t see him, yet you trust him—with laughter and singing. (The Message) After I met Jesus years ago, I remember being told about an older prominent Christian … Continue reading →

Ephesians 5:25  Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, This morning I woke up thinking about the pain of couples who quit loving one another.  I was reminded of a dream … Continue reading →

1 John 4:9, 10  9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 12:9a  But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Have you ever had the experience of trying to put something together only to discover a key part … Continue reading →

Hebrews 11:1  Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. I thought of a most interesting picture to illustrate faith in our walk with Jesus.  Do you enjoy eating?  Do … Continue reading →

Psalm 105:3  Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Isn’t it wonderful that we have a miracle working God who is intimately involved in our lives?  Isn’t it incredible that our God, … Continue reading →

Psalm 122:6-7  Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. 7 May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.” It is important that we pray for Israel and the peace of Jerusalem.  Think … Continue reading →

John 15:8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. When I was a new Christian I remember being given some advice by an evangelist friend.  He said it was a … Continue reading →

Isaiah 27:2b-3  “Sing about a fruitful vineyard: 3 I, the LORD, watch over it; I water it continually.  I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it. I grew up in Southwestern Michigan in an area known as … Continue reading →

Mark 16:17b In my name they will drive out demons;  Proverbs 16:22a  Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, About six weeks after meeting the Lord (my thunderous encounter with Him), I went up to Minneapolis … Continue reading →