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Proverbs 16:9 The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. I am a bona fide control freak. Seriously. I need an intervention. In talking with my friend Lisa Schmidt this week, I surmised that God must get a giant kick out of me. Instead of seeking His will, I buzz […]
Romans 12:13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Last week, while traveling home, my family and I were approached three separate times by a man asking for money. The first time, I brushed it off. The second time, my husband handled it. The third time was NOT the charm for […]
Acts 2:1-3 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. […]
One of my favorite Catholic priests and speakers, Father John Riccardo has a penchant for saying, “Put yourself into the Scripture. Imagine yourself there … see the marketplace, the people, the scenery. Instead of just reading it, get INTO it.” Putting myself in the place of today’s Gospel, it hits home. As Jesus instructs his […]
Luke 1:39-42 Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she cried out with […]