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Romans 10:8b-13 10:8b “The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim);10:9 because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.10:10 For one believes withContinue reading “All Are Beloved – Romans 10”

A text – Deuteronomy 26:1-11 26:1 When you have come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, and you possess it, and settle in it,26:2 you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from the land thatContinue reading “Living Gratefully to God and Others – Deuteronomy 26”

A text – Luke 4:1-13 4:1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness,4:2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished.4:3 The devil said toContinue reading “What Kind of Jesus Will He Be? – Luke 4”

A text – Psalm 99 99:1 The LORD is king; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!99:2 The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples.99:3 Let them praise your great and awesome name. Holy is he!99:4 Mighty King, lover of justice, you haveContinue reading “Bigness with Compassion – Psalm 99”

A text – Exodus 34:29-35 34:29 Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God.34:30 When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses,Continue reading “Shining Out – Exodus 34”

A text – Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a) 9:28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.9:29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white.9:30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talkingContinue reading “Be Astounded at God’s Greatness – Luke 9:28-43”

A text- Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 37:1 Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers,37:2 for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green herb.37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security.37:4 Take delight in the LORD,Continue reading “Focusing on the Lord – Psalm 37”

A text – Genesis 45:3-11, 15 45:3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, so dismayed were they at his presence.45:4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come closer to me.” And they came closer. He said, “I am your brother, Joseph,Continue reading “A Big Story of God – Genesis 45”

Devotion on Luke 6:27-38    So the World Can See           Dr Pat Taylor Ellison   2/13/22Luke 6:27-386:27 “But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.6:29 If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; andContinue reading

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 “Bear Fruit or Blow Away – Psalm 1”