with Wanda
John 13:1-17 It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of… Continue Reading “Washing Feet”
John 12:12-13 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of… Continue Reading “Palm Trees, Palm Branches, Palm Sunday”
John 1:42 Jesus took one look up and said, “You’re John’s son, Simon? From now on your name is Cephas” (or Peter, which means “Rock”). What is the meaning of a name? Do you know why your parents gave you the name you have… Continue Reading “A Name”
Luke 22:39-46 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and… Continue Reading “P is for PRAYER”
John 15:1-4 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already… Continue Reading “Abiding”
Luke 18:31-34 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. He will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock him,… Continue Reading “Lent”
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it… Continue Reading “Olympic Games”
Luke 12:16-21 Then he (Jesus) told them this story: “The farm of a certain rich man produced a terrific crop. He talked to himself: ‘What can I do? My barn isn’t big enough for this harvest.’ Then he said, ‘Here’s what I’ll do: I’ll… Continue Reading “The Barn”
Proverbs 7:4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and to insight, “You are my relative.” In the verse above, wisdom is personified as a cherished sister. I had the privilege of spending last weekend with my 3 sisters as we celebrated a big… Continue Reading “Sisters”
Micah 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. This isn’t a suggestion. It is a requirement. It is a… Continue Reading “Requirements”