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April 3, 2012 I am thirsty. After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture), “I am thirsty.” John 19:28 These words were among the final words that Jesus uttered as he was nailed to the cross and neared death. As I reflect on » more » April 2, 2012 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? And about three o’clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, ‘My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?’ Matthew 27:46 Let me preface my devotion by saying that in no way do I think that » more » March 31, 2012 Faith Heals Then he said to him, “Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well. Luke 17:19 Jesus encounters a group of 10 lepers who ask to be healed, but after they are cured only one returns to thank Jesus. It is to this man that » more » March 30, 2012 Jesus Heals Great crowds came to him, bringing with them the lame, the maimed, the blind, the mute, and many others. They put them at his feet, and he cured them, so that the crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the maimed whole, the lame walking, and the » more » March 29, 2012 Jesus Heals And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news brought to them. Luke 7:22 Becoming a nurse was something that » more » March 28, 2012 God Made Me For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13 In February, 1979 on Rte. 90, driving westbound from the air base to Rapid City, S.D., I had a lot to think about. The » more » March 27, 2012 Body and Soul Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul. 3 John 1:2 John wrote this third letter to commend a church leader for his hospitality but also to warn him about » more » March 26, 2012 God is our Strength God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 What would the world be like without God? I can’t imagine it. He has been a part of my life for my whole life. I have always been tremendously comforted by the thought » more » March 25, 2012 Lenten Study # 5 Crown of Thorns Cruel Coronation of Christ John 19:1-5 read each day
Monday: “And the soldiers wove a crown of thorns . . .” Some people seem bent on weaving misery for others? How do I react to them?? Tuesday: “A crown of thorns . . » more » March 24, 2012 Let Your Light Shine In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Each Confirmand in Scott Lehman’s Small Group was asked these questions: At each baptism, parents and sponsors make » more » |
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