Category Archives: Books of the Bible

“Comforting Others”

Absorbing God’s Word Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the … Continue reading

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 “Millions of Messages”

Absorbing God’s Word “Then Jesus told Thomas, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29 Applying God’s Word I lived my first forty years with a truckload of doubts … Continue reading

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“Still Fishing”

Absorbing God’s Word “Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.” John 21:4 Applying God’s Word There were numerous appearances of Jesus, after his resurrection. There were even times … Continue reading

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“Easter Expectations”

Absorbing God’s Word “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” Romans 12:15 Applying God’s Word April 10th, twenty-two years ago, we mourned the loss of our grandson Niccolo. A year later, we rejoiced the arrival of a … Continue reading

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“Losing Someone”

Absorbing God’s Word “Where have you laid him?” he asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they replied. Jesus wept.” John 11:34-35 Applying God’s Word I can’t count the times I’ve begged God through my tears to heal someone. Sometimes, He has healed … Continue reading

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“Stitches”

Absorbing God’s Word “Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.” Mark 15:15 Applying God’s Word We don’t really know how many lashes Jesus endured, prior to being … Continue reading

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 “An Economic Storm”

Absorbing God’s Word  “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” 1 Timothy 4:16 Applying God’s Word This verse definitely speaks to me about being saved spiritually. Maybe … Continue reading

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“A Holy Moment”

Absorbing God’s Word “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14  Applying God’s Word Last week at lunch with Louise, my daughter and my oldest granddaughter, I had … Continue reading

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“Broken”

Absorbing God’s Word “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved for you are the one I praise.” Jeremiah 17:14 Applying God’s Word This morning while praying with Louise, I found myself staring at a … Continue reading

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“Emotionally Unavailable”

Absorbing God’s Word “However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” Ephesians 5:33 Applying God’s Word The verse above is popular at weddings and yet I never heard the … Continue reading

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