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“What shall I return to the LORD for all his goodness to me?” -Psalm 116:12 Recently I went to my school for the beginning of the semester’s classes. Students were everywhere, hurrying to class and hanging out in the student courtyard. As I was walking to the bookstore to buy some of my books, I…

“When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. ‘Do you understand what I have done for you?’ he asked them. ‘You call me “Teacher” and “Lord,’” and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet,…

“Taking the dollar, they groused angrily to the manager, ‘These last workers put in only one easy hour, and you just made them equal to us, who slaved all day under a scorching sun.’” -Matthew 20:11&12 Have you ever been passed up for a promotion? Have you ever seen someone less qualified than you get…

“But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative – that is, the Holy Spirit – He will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world…

“So David asked God, ‘Should I go out to fight the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?’ The Lord replied, ‘Yes, go ahead. I will hand them over to you.’” -1 Chronicle 14:10 Do you know the best way to plan for the future? Is there any way to ensure we’re making the…

“For I was born a sinner – yes, from the moment my mother conceived me.” -Psalm 51:5 Have you ever thought about how much we are born the way we are? There is often debate about the nature vs. nurture perspective of the way each of us turns out. While I believe we are a…

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” -Galatians 5:22-23 When I was working in a secular environment, people used to ask me why I seemed so happy. “I want whatever drug you’re taking!” they would say. I would…

“God makes His people strong. God gives His people peace.” – Psalm 29:11 Recently I was preparing to read the Bible when I asked God what I should read. Immediately I heard Psalm 29, so I jumped over to that chapter on my Bible app. “God’s thunder sets the oak trees dancing – A wild…

“But Godliness with contentment is great gain.” -1 Timothy 6:6 The drudgery of life can sometimes get to us. Bills that need paying, a job that’s less than ideal, goals yet to be reached; we want to be thankful but find ourselves feeling more and more discontent. “Doesn’t God have anything better for me?” we…

“I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty.” -Exodus 34:7 All throughout the Old Testament it seems like the Israelites are getting judged. They are good for a while, then they get a bad king, and he leads them into idol worship.…