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What Are You Looking For?

What Are You Looking For?

The two disciples heard what [John the Baptist] said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” // John...
January 03, 2024
Calling Out In Faith

Calling Out In Faith

Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He replied, "Lord, please let...
November 19, 2023
The Healing Power of the Sabbath

The Healing Power of the Sabbath

When Jesus saw her, he called to her and said, “Woman, you are set free of your infirmity.” He laid his hands on her, and she at once stood up straight and glorified...
October 29, 2023
He Calls To Us In the Depths

He Calls To Us In the Depths

“My sheep hear my voice,” says the Lord;  “I know them, and they follow me.” // Alleluia Verse from John 10:27 I open the door just as she ducks under water....
September 10, 2023
Our True Home

Our True Home

I had rather one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I had rather lie at the threshold of the house of my God than dwell in the tents...
August 02, 2023
Knowing Our Boundaries

Knowing Our Boundaries

So Moses went back to the LORD and said, "Ah, this people has indeed committed a grave sin in making a god of gold for themselves! If you would only...
July 30, 2023
Have Faith In Him

Have Faith In Him

She said to herself, "If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured." Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, "Courage, daughter!  Your faith has saved you."...
July 09, 2023
Doing Good in Love

Doing Good in Love

Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. When you give alms, do not...
June 20, 2023
Cultivating Peace Through Prayer

Cultivating Peace Through Prayer

Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you.” // John 14:27...
May 08, 2023
A Beautiful Dance Done Together

A Beautiful Dance Done Together

“I am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down my...
April 30, 2023
Being Bold, Not Rash

Being Bold, Not Rash

And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and enable your servants to speak your word with all boldness[.] // Acts 4:29 We sat across the table from one another...
April 16, 2023
My Lived Experience Tells Me

My Lived Experience Tells Me

Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. // Hebrews 11:1 “How do you know that there is a God?” My college dorm...
February 17, 2023