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A text — Psalm 126126:1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.126:2 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.”126:3 The LORD has done great things forContinue reading “Memories of Blessings in a Dark Time – Psalm 126”

A text — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-245:16 Rejoice always,5:17 pray without ceasing,5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.5:19 Do not quench the Spirit.5:20 Do not despise the words of prophets,5:21 but test everything; hold fast to what is good;5:22 abstain from every form of evil.5:23Continue reading “Discerning What is Good – 1 Thessalonians 5”

A text — Luke 1:46b-55 1:46b “My soul magnifies the Lord,1:47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,1:48 for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;1:49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is hisContinue reading “God Rooting for the Underdog – Luke 1:46-55”

A text — Psalm 85:1-2, 8-1385:1 LORD, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob.85:2 You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Selah85:8 Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those whoContinue reading “God Staying with Us — Psalm 85”

A text — Isaiah 40:1-1140:1 Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God.40:2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.40:3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the wayContinue reading “As If for the First Time – Isaiah 40”

A text — Mark 1:1-81:1 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.1:2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way;1:3 the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord,Continue reading “A Great Opening Scene – Mark 1:1-8”

A text — Mark 13:24-3713:24 “But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light,13:25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.13:26 Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with greatContinue reading “Keep Awake – Mark 13”

A text — 1 Corinthians 1:3-91:3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.1:4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus,1:5 for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speechContinue reading “Grace and Peace to be Thankful For — 1 Corinthians 1”

A text — Genesis 32:22-3132:22 The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.32:23 He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had.32:24 Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with himContinue reading “Jacob’s Wrestling Match – Genesis 32”

A text — Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21145:8 The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.145:9 The LORD is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.145:14 The LORD upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down.145:15 The eyes of allContinue reading “Ads for God’s Compassion – Psalm 145”