Blessed is the Lord 

 Blessed is the Lord It is easy to overlook the village women of Bethlehem in the Book of Ruth.   They appear only briefly at the beginning and the end of the story, but their presence carries an important message for us. On the surface, their role is simply to...

You shall love

You shall LOVE Jesus certainly caught the Pharisees by surprise. Instead of answering their question with a lengthy dissertation on the Law and a detailed explanation of the greatest commandment, he kept it simple.   He did not focus on the “don’ts”—don’t worship...

Come and see

Come and See Can you hear the excitement in Philip’s voice as he goes to find Nathanael?   “We have found him!   We have found him!”   And yet Nathanael, also known as Bartholomew, is not altogether ready to share in the enthusiasm.   “Really? You expect me to believe...

You are hired

“You’re hired!” These words are music to the ears of anyone who is unemployed.   It means your talents and skills are valued.   It is a chance to be productive and, of course, financially rewarded! God wants to hire you today as well.   “You too go into my vineyard”. ...

The Lord is with you, O champion

Let there be light The Bible is filled with stories about the amazing things that happen when God speaks.   He said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.   He spoke the heavens and the earth into being, and they were created.   He commanded vegetation to grow...

You are my treasure, Lord

He went away sad, for he had many possessions  What was this rich young man thinking?   Jesus, the Son of God, was standing right in front of him, inviting him to become a disciple.   And the young man walked away.   How tragic!   After all, he really was a good...

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