photo credit: Rejoice! via photopin (license) “Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, ‘Rabboni!’ (which means, Teacher).” John 20:16, NASB In the darkest of times, our risen Savior reveals Himself. And suddenly, all is well.
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In Your Heart and Mine

“And they utterly destroyed everything in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox and sheep and donkey, with the edge of the sword. And Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the land, ‘Go into the harlot’s house and bring the woman and all she has out of […]
What God Values

“…though the LORD is exalted … He regards the lowly.” – Psalm 138:6 “Pray for my family. Don’t pray for me …” He sat alone at the soup kitchen’s lunch table–sweat on his brow as he ate the provided meal. At first I considered speaking to another man, but the Lord directed me to Dan*. […]
Pray with Me …

“Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart” – Luke 18:1 “I don’t even know why I should bother praying …” Utterly frustrated and desperately discouraged, I voiced these words to God. I surely did. Was it the right thing to say? […]
Remember Him … and Fight

Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net … in Judah it was said, ‘The strength of the burden bearers is failing, Yet there is much rubbish; And we ourselves are unable to rebuild the wall.’ … When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke … ‘Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, […]
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y

“Turn to me and be gracious to me, For I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses.” – Psalm 25:16 – 17 I heard a story on the radio yesterday about a woman who went bungee-jumping. Terrifying as that could be, what happened to her […]