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John 15:14  You are my friends if you do what I command. Friends.  Have you ever considered what a broad spectrum that word covers?  People we see and speak to at church, at school or at work.  People we hang … Continue reading →

James 2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. This morning I woke up with a thought running through my mind and it … Continue reading →

Romans 12:20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” There are probably people in our lives that … Continue reading →

Romans 12:19  Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Have you ever noted the perverse delight we experience when … Continue reading →

Romans 12:18  If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. When I read this verse I think of the many wonderful things the Bible has to say about peace, and peacemakers.  I … Continue reading →

Romans 12:17  Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Back during the depression my father worked in a bank. One of his memories was that the tellers at … Continue reading →

Good Morning! Today is our grand-daughter Gabi’s 8th birthday in Brazil. Romans 12:16  Get along with each other; don’t be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody. (The Message) Have you noticed that Jesus could relate well … Continue reading →

Praise God we get to worship together this weekend! Romans 12:15  Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. The Amplified Bible adds a bit of understanding to this verse, ”Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], … Continue reading →

Good Morning!  Romans 12:14  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.  Continued… It’s fascinating that this issue of blessing those who persecute Christians is a topic that I have been unable to move past.  As we’ve noted, … Continue reading →

Good Morning.  God is so good to us. Romans 12:14  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.  Continued… Yesterday morning I received a wonderful reply to Monday’s devotional.  Dr. Sharon Landers, our EVP of Academic Affairs forwarded … Continue reading →