Wholeness Monday, March 22 “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:31 The journey toward wholeness can only begin from where we are, within our own self. We look out at the endless diversity of creation’s wonders and see others as separate from ourselves, but wholeness does not recognize separation and the light of […]
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Be the Light Saturday, March 20 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” John 1: 5 When you think of light, what first comes to mind? A light bulb, the sun, or God? We are the Light of God. Churches are a big influence in the life of a […]
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Giving God Friday, March 19 “In him we have redemption…according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us.” Ephesians 1:7 The COVID pandemic has shown us our disobedience and indifference to our own wellbeing. We know how to prevent this illness: science, vaccine, masks, distancing, hand washing. However, we had decided to […]
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Sources of Healing Thursday, March 18 “Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications!” Psalm 130:2 Being a nurse, over the years I have witnessed patients and their families pray for understanding, a cure, and more time. Illness of the body, mind, and/or spirit can be overwhelming and […]
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Speaking the Truth Wednesday, March 17 “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who believes in me drink.” John 7:37 Jesus and his people were celebrating the Festival of Tabernacles. It marked God’s provision of water in the wilderness and the annual harvest. Throughout the eight day festival, Jesus kept […]
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What We Need Now Tuesday, March 16 “I appeal to you, brothers, and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” 1 Corinthians 1:10 […]
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Finding Solace in Prayer Monday, March 15 But now more than ever the word about Jesus spread abroad; many crowds would gather to hear him and to be cured of their diseases. But he would withdraw to deserted places and pray. Luke 5:15-16 This Lenten season, I am reminded of how loud the world has […]
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Be Present Saturday, March 13 “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 We get wrapped up in our own personal challenges, unaware of the suffering of our fellow human beings. Perhaps we do not understand the healing power of being present for one another during […]
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