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A text – Deuteronomy 6:1-9 6 “Now this is the commandment—the statutes and the ordinances—that the Lord your God charged me to teach you to observe in the land that you are about to cross into and occupy, 2 so that you and your children and your children’s children may fear the Lord your God all the days of your life andContinue reading “Love the Lord Your God – Deuteronomy 6: 1-9”

A text – Mark 12:28-34 28 One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that Jesus answered them well he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; 30 you shall love the Lord yourContinue reading “The Scribe Who Agreed – Mark 12:28-34”

If you noticed a rare Saturday evening blogpost from me, you can consider it an early arrival – it will come to you Monday as well. Sorry for the duplication. Just seeing whether you are paying attention. : ) Peace to yoru house. Pat

A text – Psalm 126           1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter and our tongue with shouts of joy;then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”3 The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced. 4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord,Continue reading “We Hold the Hope – Psalm 126”

A text – Jeremiah 31:7-9       7 For thus says the Lord:Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob,    and raise shouts for the chief of the nations;proclaim, give praise, and say,    “Save, O Lord, your people,    the remnant of Israel.”8 See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north    and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth,among them theContinue reading “A Parade Toward Home – Jeremiah 31:7-9”

A text – Mark 10:46-52     46 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy onContinue reading “Bartimaeus Believed – Mark 10:46-52”

A text – Psalm 91:9-16        9 Because you have made the Lord your refuge, the Most High your dwelling place,10 no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent. 11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.12 On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dashContinue reading “Clinging for Refuge – Psalm 91:9-16”

A text – Hebrews 5:1-10  5 Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness, 3 and because of this he must offer sacrificeContinue reading “Our Advocate – Hebrews 5:1-10”

A text – Mark 10:35-45     35 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36 And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37 And they said to him, “Appoint us to sit,Continue reading “Breaking the Prison Door – Mark 10:35-45”

A text – Psalm 90 1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place    in all generations.2 Before the mountains were brought forth    or ever you had formed the earth and the world,    from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You turn us back to dust    and say, “Turn back, you mortals.”4 For a thousand years in your sight    are like yesterday when it isContinue reading “We Know Whose We Are – Psalm 90”