Hope for the Hopeless
December 30, 2024 // The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas Read the Word // Open your Bible to today’s Gospel: Luke 2:36-40 Reflect on the Word // I...
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How Does He Call You?
Grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. // Ephesians 4:7 I peered out over the deluge of dishes that were dripping with droppings...
Rest In Him
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” // Matthew 11:28 I walk a dusty old path full of towering oaks and...
Not Ashamed
I am not ashamed, for I know him in whom I have believed // 2 Timothy 1:12 The crowd cheered behind me as I made my way toward the back...
Gratitude for ALL of Our Gifts
And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. // Luke 17:11-19* I stared...
Putting God First
“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment.” // Matthew...
The Limits We Place
Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, "Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds?” // Matthew...
Put It Down
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” // Matthew 11:28 I noticed the sun glint across the thick, strong, grassy meadow...
A House That Can Stand
“If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” // Mark 3:25 I put my phone down on the days there is breaking news....
The Ground Beneath You
The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom. They will bloom with abundant flowers, and rejoice with joyful song. // Isaiah 35:1 Sometimes when...
Broken Open
He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from...
Sweating the Small Stuff
“Ask and you will receive, so that your joy will be complete.” // John 16:24 I wondered if it was worth it, if muttering the words would be a waste...
