Clothed in Shame She was clothed in shame and nothing more. The critiquing clutch of religious men had caught her in the very act of adultery. They had brought her before Jesus and she was now the center of, what was likely unwanted attention. Humiliation must have...
Give us this day our daily bread. Matthew 6:11 Prayer In Matthew 6:5-14 Jesus is teaching his disciples how to pray. We are instructed to not pray like the hypocrites who use vain repetitions and pray publicly with the intention to be seen. Jesus instructs his...
And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not. Ruth 2:16 New Journey Ruth had always lived in the land of Moab. Recently widowed, with no inherited future husband, what was Ruth to do? Her...
....Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. John 4:35b Weary Weary from His journey, Jesus sat on Jacob's well. He was alone as His disciples had departed to buy food in the city. Living Water A Samaritan woman soon came to...
....love one another, as I have loved you. John 13:34 New Love I Remember when we connected. I was a freshman in high school and he was a Senior. He had piercing blue eyes, a great smile, and sandy brown hair with a hint of curl. He was mischievous with a bad boy...
To everything there is a season,.... Eccl. 3:1a Death I lost a dear family member, my favorite Uncle, Harry Potts. Harry was faithful, hard-working, generous. loving and Godly. He had lived seventy-nine years and it was his time for God to take him home. There is a...
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. I Corinthians 13:11 Speak My oldest granddaughter often bosses her little sister around. She will say things like, "Jo don't you...
….by love serve one another. Galatians 5:13b Painful Past I listened as my friend stood before our youth group pouring out a painful detail of her past. Her heart held deep regret, shame, and emotional scars. She had carried her burden for years but she cared enough...
....Martha was cumbered about much serving,.... Luke 10:38-40 Cumbered: troubled; harass; to clutter up; hindrance. Martha was Jesus’ host. She received him into her house and busied herself serving him. Jesus was in the house and there was much to be done. He would...
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 10:22 CRY Mary entered the crowded room. The stony stares from the elite religious men made her worn body...
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