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Peace, I leave with you; my peace, I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 As you read the entire chapter of John 14, you realize the comfort Jesus is extending...
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. Colossians 3:15a As I flipped the calendar in the kitchen this morning, this Bible Verse from Colossians made an impact. For what do we need more than peace during the busy month of December? We...
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 Jesus is the light of the world. Our Saviour came to shed light upon this dark...
Let your light shine before others. Matthew 5:16 When I flipped the calendar in the kitchen to November yesterday, after I had written the blog, I came upon a beautiful photo of an old red barn, with a forest of coloured trees in the...
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus, and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:15-16 If you want to read an encouraging chapter...
Rejoice always, Pray continually, Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thesolonnians 5:16-18 It was a sunny and warm day in June 1985 that we tied the knot. The ceremony began at 7:00 P.M. as was...
16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or...
Look at the birds in the sky. They don’t sow seed or harvest grain or gather crops into barns. Yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you worth much more than they are? Matthew 6:26 (Common English Bible) If you are like me, you have a...
The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. James 5:7-8 Have you noticed...
Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. James 5:7 Yesterday I had surgery to have my knee scoped for...