Know what it’s like to feel betrayed? Especially by a good friend?
Friend or Not?
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Remaining
"So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed Him, If you abide in My Word, you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.' They answered Him, 'We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that...
Abide, Don’t Strive
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. John 15:4 NLTThe stalk leaned over, as if it wanted to touch the ground. But doing so would destroy all...
I Will Do It for You: Radical Grace From the Book of Romans (2:1)
"You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things." (Rom 2:1 NIV)When I was growing up, I didn't feel much love at my...
Eyes Fixed
James 3:4 - A small rudder on a huge ship in the hands of a skilled captain sets a course in the face of the strongest winds. (MSG)We enjoy the lake that is in our city as much as we can. Having a boat is an added bonus in our lives, and we are very grateful for the...
My Prayer for the New Year
I was driving to a town in southern Ontario when I first heard the song. It had a catchy beat and tune, so I turned up the volume. That's when the words drew me in, the words, deep in meaning, rich in their correcting power: "are we caught in the middle!"*I didn't...
Majestic Beauty Amidst Rain: Fearless Victory! Part 38
Milford Sound, New Zealand, is quite an unique place, as it rains more than it doesn't. The day we arrived, it had rained 25 mm in 24 hours. But that is nothing compared to the 537.5 mm they experienced a few years ago. In fact, in 2007 Milford Sound had experienced...
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