Tag Archives: Jesus

Friday January 2, 2026 – The problem with answer driven prayer

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

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Thursday January 1, 2026 – God’s jealousy: A thermometer and a thermostat – Happy New Year!

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

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Wednesday December 31, 2025 – Withstanding the pressure and being evidence of Him!

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

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Tuesday December 30, 2025 – Becoming a teachable lover of the truth

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

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Monday December 29, 2025 – In my life it’s most often my wife Donna

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

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Sunday December 28, 2025 – The wonderful testimony of Betsy Ten Boom!

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

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Saturday December 27, 2025 – Does this describe your heart?

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

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Friday December 26, 2025 – Discerning good from evil is critical

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

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Thursday December 25, 2025 – What is Christmas really about?

Isaiah 9:6-7  6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  7 Of the greatness of … Continue reading

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Wednesday December 24, 2025 – Christmas Eve – Mary’s ‘scandalous’ pregnancy

Luke 1:34 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” We are thrilled with the birth of Jesus and the miracle of a virgin giving birth to the Christ as foretold by Isaiah.  But have … Continue reading

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