“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the humble, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the […]
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One. Two. Three.
“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” John 16:33 One. Two. Three. Four. Five. “Don’t worry, just twenty more seconds.” Six. Seven. Eight. Nine. Ten. “You’re doing great! Almost done.” Eleven. Twelve. Thirteen. Fourteen. Fifteen. I’m scared. Is it […]
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And I Will Give You Rest
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 Before Thanksgiving I told Meighan that I […]
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Iniquities
“But He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on Him, and we are healed by His wounds. We all went astray like sheep; we all have turned to our own way; and the Lord punished Him for the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:5-6 My devotional prompt today asks, “How […]
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Try It
“For since He Himself has suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are tempted.” Hebrews 2:18 The Passion Translation says, “He suffered and endured every test and temptation, so that He can help us every time we pass through the ordeals of life.” The Message says, “… He would have experienced it all Himself- the […]