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1 Peter 1:3-4 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you.”

Prayer: ”Lord, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to be my Savior and Redeemer. Praise You, Jesus, for the price You paid, the sacrifice You made, and the unthinkable suffering and death You willingly endured on the cross for me. Because of You, I am forgiven and now have made peace with my Creator.Continue reading

Luke 24:31 “The their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight.”

Affirmation: (Easter)”I recognize the risen Christ in family, friends, and my spiritual community. Early in the evening of the day of resurrection, Jesus, unrecognized, joined two of his followers as they journey…toward…Emmaus. Accepting an invitation to stay and share a meal, Jesus takes bread, blesses and breaks it, then gives it to his hosts. InContinue reading

John 16:33 “I have said this to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world!”

Q:  “Today I focus my thoughts on Jesus’ final hours. I search beyond the pain and fear he surely felt and imagine the faith that sustained him until the end. As I contemplate Jesus’ suffering and his eventual acceptance at the end of his life, I am reminded of the times when my faith mayContinue reading

Q:”Cushion the painful effects of hard blows by keeping enthusiasm going strong, even if doing so requires struggle.” From: Norman Vincent Peale, Positive Thinking Every Day, Read:1/14.

Q:”You can do amazing things if you have strong faith, deep desire, and just hang in there.” From: Norman Vincent Peale, Have A Great Day, Read:1/18.

Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

Q: ”Faith is a gift from God and it is also the result of embracing the message about Christ and His salvation. But how does the gift of God mix with the human response? The experience of salvation is not a science experienced that can be understood in a laboratory. It is a wonderful mysteryContinue reading