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The woman then left her waterpot and said, “Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” … John 4:28-29 Our new life of following Jesus Christ may mean that we have to leave things behind, including those that don’t bringContinue Reading

Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you … 1 Peter 5:6-7 How can we keep from worrying when our lives are so uncertain, so filled with problems and needs? The apostleContinue Reading

“Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve,” Joshua challenged them. “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (24:15).  They chose to worship the Lord. Even after Joshua warned them to count the cost, they still resolved to follow the Lord, recalling His deliverance, provision,Continue Reading

Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, for they are the rejoicing of my heart … Ps. 119:111 Jesus calls us to base our lives on His Word and share the joy of knowing Him with people who are longing to find life. Dear Lord, Your Word isContinue Reading

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need … Hebrews 4:16 Technology is a blessing in so many ways. Need a bit of information? All you have to do is access the Internet whereContinue Reading

Whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock … Matthew 7:24 The foundation of Jesus Christ is what will give us the stability our hearts and lives need now and into the future. ByContinue Reading

Yet I am among you as the One who serves … Luke 22:27 Dear Lord, I know that You did not come to be served, but to serve. Sometimes I fail to think of others, but I want to be like You. Please give me a heart like Yours. WeContinue Reading

Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” … Matthew 4:4 When we are tempted, God can help us too. We can depend on Him and the truth of His Word to help us! Will you hold toContinue Reading

You have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him … Col. 3:10 New! What a tremendous word full of hope! Christ transforms us into new people in Him—people with a new heart! If anyone is in Christ, he isContinue Reading

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full … John 15:11 The overflowing joy of knowing Christ’s presence in our lives was one of the themes of Jesus’ final teaching with His disciples the night before HeContinue Reading