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A text – Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 29:1 These are the words of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the remaining elders among the exiles, and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people, whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon.29:4 Thus says the LORD of hosts, theContinue reading “Seek the Welfare of the City – Jeremiah 29”

A text – Luke 17:11-19 17:11 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee.17:12 As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance,17:13 they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”17:14 When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselvesContinue reading “Being Surprised at Being Blessed – Luke 7:11-19”

A text – Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 139:1 O LORD, you have searched me and known me.139:2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away.139:3 You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.139:4 Even before a word isContinue reading “God Is Big, Wise, and Everlasting – Psalm 139”

An energetic post took on a life of its own last night and was posted immediately! You will see it again – it is scheduled for June 21, I think. Peace to your house. Pat

A text – Jeremiah 18:1-11 18:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:18:2 “Come, go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.”18:3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel.18:4 The vessel he was making of clay wasContinue reading “Being Only What God Needs – Jeremiah 18”

A text – Psalm 1 1:1 Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers;1:2 but their delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law they meditate day and night.1:3 They are like treesContinue reading “Happy or Wicked – Psalm 1”

A text – Proverbs 25:6-7 25:6 Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great;25:7 for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. A reflection: Know your place. Occupy your role. Stay in yourContinue reading “Know Your Place and Do Your Work – Proverbs 25: 6-7”

A text – Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 13:1 Let mutual love continue.13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.13:3 Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were beingContinue reading “In Order to Teach Our Grandchildren – Hebrews 13”

A text – Luke 14:1, 7-14 14:1 On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely.14:7 When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable.14:8 “When you are invitedContinue reading “Making God Smile – Luke 14:1, 7-14”

A text – Psalm 103:1-8 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits–103:3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,103:4 who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns youContinue reading “The Lord Described in Verbs – Psalm 103”