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Absorbing God’s Word “Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?”  Luke 15:4 Applying God’s Word The Parable of the “Lost Sheep” speaks as much to me today as … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “But God has surely listened and has heard my prayer.” Psalm 66:19 Applying God’s Word Isn’t there a saying, “When life gives us a lemon make lemonade? I’m one of a handful of men presenting a men’s retreat … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat.” Mark 8:2 Applying God’s Word Jesus says these words to His disciples right before feeding 5,000 + people. I … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.” John 4:38 Applying God’s Word Others really have done the hard … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” John 3:3 Applying God’s Word Look closely at this verse. It says, “No one can see the kingdom … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 Applying God’s Word I think most … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24 Applying God’s Word At the end of this month, some of you will have been reading the weekly “Challenge” for twenty-five … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Applying God’s Word I lose sight of the above verse more often than I want to admit. God the … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.” 1 John 4:20 Applying God’s … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “She wrapped Him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” Luke 2:7 Applying God’s Word It was Christmas Eve the year 2003. My late wife Joanne and I … Continue reading →