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Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. Psalm 100:1-2 Do you ever stop to consider the amazing fact that, as believers, we are privileged to enter into the very throne room of God? Because Jesus made a way of reconciliation for us, exchanging our filthy ragsContinue reading “sing in His presence”

Do all things without grumbling or disputing, so that you will be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:24-15 We are in the midst of Lent—40 days of preparation for the Easter celebration. Growing up Catholic, we were alwaysContinue reading “no complaints”

And He did not let him, but He said to him, “Go home to your people and report to them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He had mercy on you.” Mark 5:19 I love the action-oriented Gospel of Mark. It’s fun to see how often he uses the word “immediately”—it’s like there’s anContinue reading “a good report”

Then Aaron shall lay both of his hands on the head of the live goat, and confess over it all the wrongdoings of the sons of Israel and all their unlawful acts regarding all their sins; and he shall place them on the head of the goat and send it away into the wilderness by the hand ofContinue reading “we all need a scapegoat”

But He was pierced for our offenses, He was crushed for our wrongdoings; The punishment for our peace was laid upon Him, And by His wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:3 There’s a Christian pop song that was really popular a few years ago—it’s one with a powerful Biblical message and a beautiful melody, the kind you can play on repeatContinue reading “defined by scars”

So he called the name of the place Massah and Meribah, because of the contention of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the Lord, saying, “Is the Lord among us or not?” Exodus 17:7 I am once again reading through the Bible in the year in chronological order. Currently, I’m still within the chapters of Exodus, as Moses recountsContinue reading “good ol’ days”

And wherever (Jesus) entered villages, or cities, or a countryside, they were laying the sick in the marketplaces and imploring Him that they might just touch the fringe of His cloak; and all who touched it were being healed. Mark 6:56 Although I haven’t been to a concert in more than a few years, there was aContinue reading “are you on the fringe?”

We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.  1 John 4:16 If you’ve been walking with the Lord for any amount of time, you’ve probably recognized when He’s really trying to tellContinue reading “God loves you.”

For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love. For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13-14 If you’ve been walking with Lord for any amount of time, you’ve probably had seasons of wrestling—times whenContinue reading “sent”

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen (Revelation 22:20-21). As 2023 kicks off, you may have decided on a few resolutions—bad habits you’d like to stop or new ones you’d like toContinue reading “Reading His-story”