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Matthew 15:21-28 The Canaanite woman’s story is a powerful example of  intercession. Though it was her daughter who was  suffering, she cried out, “Lord, help me!” She treated  her daughter’s pain as her own, bearing the burden  with unwavering faith. Even when Jesus responded  with silence and apparent rejection, she persisted,  acknowledging Him as the … [Read more…]

James 1:12 During the Lent season and life in general, many of us  face trials and temptations, but how do we respond to  these trials? In James 1:12, it states: “Blessed is the  one who perseveres under trial because, having stood  the test, that person will receive the crown of life that  the Lord has … [Read more…]

2 Timothy 7-12 Through this passage we are reminded that God has imparted  the gift of the Spirit onto each and every one of us – enabling  us to testify about his goodness unashamed with a spirit of  love, power and self-discipline to those around us. Paul  reminds Timothy of how God has saved us … [Read more…]

Matthew 15:1-20 These verses express the importance of carefully watching our  thoughts and words in addition to our actions while reminding  us of God’s all powerful and all saving love.  At the start of the passage, Jesus is judged by onlooking  Pharisees who take issue with His disciples for breaking  Jewish tradition in order to … [Read more…]

Psalms 119:9-11 Many of us have Sunday School trophies for ourselves  and/or our children (for those who have kids) from  winning memory verse competitions. But as we get  older, the practice of memorizing scripture gets stored  away like those trophies in shelves for display.  Just as Prayer is seen as an important discipline and  practice, … [Read more…]

St. John 1:9-14 St. John 1:9-14, we are reminded of the profound gift of  God’s grace poured out through Jesus Christ. The “true light”  that comes into the world is not just a source of guidance, but a  beacon of God’s unmerited favor. Jesus, the Word made flesh,  dwelled among us, revealing God’s love and … [Read more…]

Romans 5:3-4 As we journey through lent season, we are invited to reflect on  the paradox of finding joy in suffering. Apostle Paul writes in  Romans 5:3-4, “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings,  knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance  produces character, and character produces hope.” This  passage reminds us that challenges … [Read more…]

Jeremiah 18:1-6  Through the words spoken to the prophet Jeremiah we  are given an analogy which compares us as believers  to Clay.  In this passage, we learn that Jeremiah receives God’s  message by observing the work of a local potter. This  passage also points to God’s provisional hand, working  for Israel. Jeremiah lived during a … [Read more…]

Proverbs 11: 23-30 During this Lenten season, God calls us to walk in  righteousness and generosity.  Proverbs 11:23-30 reminds us that the desires of the  righteous lead to goodness, while the ways of the wicked  end in destruction. Keep trust in the Lord as the righteous  “will flourish like green leaves.” A generous heart is  … [Read more…]