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God with us: “…They will be my people and I will be their God…” Jer.32:37-39. # 39 2025 Dev. Ex.40:33. God With Us! Read all of chapter forty first. We invite you into God’s space, to read His Word, to think on and interact with. This is God’s Story. Do you believe that this mayContinue reading “God With Us!”

A Song of Praise. “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations.” Ps 98:1-2. # 38 2025 Dev. Isa.26:3. Trust! Read all of chapter twenty-six first. We inviteContinue reading “Trust!”

Reflect God’s Glory and Holiness! “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.  Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.  And over all these virtues put on love,which binds themContinue reading “God’s Glory and Holiness!”

God Works. “In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.” Eph. 1:11-12. # 36 2025 Dev.Continue reading “Praise and Assurance!”

A PRAYER FOR GOD’S GRACE. Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. 1Ch.4:10 # 35 2025 Dev. Ex.38:24-26. Amazing Generosity!Continue reading “Amazing Generosity!”

A PRAYER FOR GOD’S GRACE. Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. 1Ch.4:10 # 35 2025 Dev. Ex.38:24-26. Amazing Generosity!Continue reading “Amazing Generosity!”

Light! “Through him (Jesus) all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” Jn. 1:3-5. # 34 2025 Dev. Isa.24:3-5. A Light in The Darkness! Read all of chapter twenty-four first.Continue reading “A Light In The Darkness!”

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His Hands. Ps 19 # 33 2025 Dev. Ex.37. God Gives Amazing Skill! Read all of chapter thirty-seven first. We invite you into God’s space, to read His Word, to think on and interact with. This is God’s Story. Do you believeContinue reading “God With Us!”

God is faithful to God’s promises. Before you die, you will find the acceptance and love you crave. It will not come in the way you expect. It will not follow your needs and wishes. But it will fill your heart and satisfy your deepest desire. There nothing to hold onto but this promise.               Henri NouwenContinue reading “God’s Hand!”

# 31 2025 Dev. Ex.36:2. Skilled Artisans! Read all of chapter thirty-six first. We invite you into God’s space, to read His Word, to think on and interact with. This is God’s Story. Do you believe that this may also be part of our story, in our time? All passages are taken from the NIV.Continue reading “Skilled Artisans!”