Lenten Devotion – written by Bob Stalder As I pondered writing a devotional for Lent/Easter, I kept coming back to the question, “What is devotion?” Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary calls it the act of dedicating oneself...
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Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the...
Read MoreI went to a funeral. A dear friend of mine, Dorothy, had died. I was informedwhen the funeral was to take place, so I might attend. But—funeral—that word justdidn’t feel right. So I looked up the word “funeral” in Wikopedia and...
Read More“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice” (Matthew 5:6) Lent is a good time to reflect on...
Read MoreWe seem to “love” a lot of things in our society, and that’s not a bad thing. It’s certainlybetter than hate. But at the same time, it can water down the word “love.” My love formy spouse certainly isn’t the same as my love for...
Read More“The Hymn of Joy”Joyful, joyful, we adore You, God of glory, Lord of love;Hearts unfold like flowers, before you, Op’ning to the sun above.Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away;Giver...
Read MoreJOY LUKE 2:10. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of greatJOY, which shall be to all people. (KJV) I am sitting here the most discouraged I have been in a long time. Every year, I...
Read More“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will havetrouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Reading is one of my favorite pastimes. I get recommendations from my...
Read MoreTherefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory...
Read MoreJeremiah 29:11; “For I know the plans I have for you,” declareth the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” The angel Gabriel came to Mary in Luke 1:31, ‘You will conceive and give...
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