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Trusting in the Lord—No Excuses
“There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” He answered, “Here I am, Lord.” // Acts 9:10 In one breath...
The Freedom of Authority
The people were astonished at [Jesus’] teaching, for he taught them as one having authority . . . // Mark 1:21 I stared down at the black and glossy white...
Letting Go for the Good of The Kingdom
“Well done, my good and faithful servant [ . . . ] Come, share your master’s joy.” // Matthew 25:21 “I didn’t want to lose you. I didn’t want to...
Never Alone or Abandoned
Luke is the only one with me. // 2 Timothy 4:11a As we approached the façade of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, it was impossible...
Slaying the Serpents of Our Hearts
"We have sinned in complaining against the LORD and you. Pray the LORD to take the serpents from us." // Numbers 21:7 It all happened at once. I stepped through...
Who You Are Is Because He Is
“But who do you say that I am?” // Matthew 16:15 I’ve gone by a lot of names in my life. My baptismal name, my religious name, and countless nicknames...
You Have Been Drawn From The Water
She named him Moses; for she said, “I drew him out of the water.” // Exodus 2:10 Bobbing in the waves for days during our annual family “beach week,” plunging...
At Home with The Father
Welcome to your home with blessing and joy. Come in, daughter. // Tobit 11:17 For the longest time “church” had been a place where I went on Sunday, but toward...
Learning Patience from the Lord
With uplifted arm he led them out, and for about forty years he put up with them in the desert. // Acts 13:17b-18 Teaching middle school is not something I...
It’s About Who You Know
[A]nd perceiving them to be uneducated, ordinary men, the leaders, elders, and scribes were amazed. // Acts 4:13 My brother and sister were straight A-students, in the “enrichment program” during...
You Are Good
God looked at everything he had made and he found it very good. // Genesis 1:31 I am not a nature girl. Perhaps my family’s most iconic winter photo demonstrates...
Seen, Known, and Loved
See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the Children of God. // 1 John 3:1 I’d be lying if I said I didn’t...
