“I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Yet I hold this […]
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“He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. He refreshes my soul.” Psalm 23:2-3a Timothy Keller once wrote, “You don’t go to God because He’s useful, you go because He’s beautiful. And nothing is more useful than finding God beautiful.” How difficult it is to be still and silent.
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“This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we did, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most”. Hebrews
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“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see”. Hebrews 11:1 Hope is a word that can seem magical at times. It’s a vision for something better. We can hope for a new car. Or hope to find comfort in buying more shoes, more clothes, or
“Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free! Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works”. Hebrews 10:23-24 One of the greatest blessings I have as a Volunteer Chaplain at the jail is that I
“You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds
“Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” Zechariah 4:10 The bigger the better. It’s all or nothing. These are phrases that are meant to motivate. But sometimes they can cause discouragement as well. When Zerubbabel was given the responsibility of rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem, it was
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