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Absorbing God’s Word “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?” Romans 8:35 Applying God’s Word Nagasaki is one of two communities in Japan that were … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.” Luke 15:31 Applying God’s Word The above scripture comes from the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15: 11-32). It’s one … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far.” Philippians 1:23 Applying God’s Word I just read a quote from Matthew Kelly. He said, “The last four things most … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 10:17    Applying God’s Word In writing the “Challenge” each week, God asks me to be honest, transparent and share stories that glorify Him. I … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” James 2:17 Applying God’s Word God gave me today’s scripture after learning from my daughter, Jackie, that our friend Father Kevin … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 Applying God’s Word Finding truly reliable friends is not an easy task. Louise and I … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation.” Psalm 71:18 Applying God’s Word I can truly say that I am not old and gray, … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.” Luke 6:12 Applying God’s Word The one thing Jesus asks us to emulate is prayer. Jesus relied heavily … Continue reading →

Absorbing God’s Word “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Applying God’s Word Very recently, my good friend and neighbor, … Continue reading →