The Lenten season is a march toward the cross; a time of introspection, of asking, “Is it I, Lord?” If you turn to the Gospel of John, to chap…
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Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was once quoted as saying, “If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, they can sure make something out of you.”
“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7
“For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8
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“Thou wilt shew me the path of life in thy presence is fullness of joy, at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14
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An ancient Chinese proverb says, “Those who drink the water must remember who dug the well.”
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”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8