God Restores "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." (Genesis 50:20) Certain Bible verses have the power to change our lives forever, John 3:16 is one, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – April 11th
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Let’s Rise With Him
Now on the first day of the week Mary Masgdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have … Continue reading Let’s Rise With Him
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 28th
Jesus Is Our Advocate "But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father-Jesus Christ, the Righteous One." (1 John 2:1) Sometimes my Bible reading fills me with coxzy feelings of peace and well-being. Other times it takes me to strange and terrifying places. Books like Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John paint idyllic … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 28th
Jesus Didn’t Fit Their Narrative
And when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, and said to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat; untie it and bring … Continue reading Jesus Didn’t Fit Their Narrative
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 2nd
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." (Psalm 107:1) According to research, people who are intentionally grateful for what they have report better sleep, fewer symptoms of illness, and more happiness. Those are impressive benefits. Psychologists even suggest keeping a "gratitude journal" to improve our well-being, writing down five … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 2nd
Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 9th
"I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." (John 13:15) On Charley and Jan's fiftieth wedding anniversary, they shared breakfast at a cafe with their son Jon. That day, the restaurant wa sunderstaffed with just a manager, cook, and one teenage girl who was working as hostess, … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 9th
No Thought Police 