How to hug

How to hug But while he was still a long way from home, his father saw him, and his heart went out to him; he ran and hugged his son and kissed him. – Luke 15:20 Luke 8:42-48  42 [Jesus] was surrounded by the crowds.  43 A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelveContinue reading “How to hug”

Hunter killers ∙

Hunter killers ∙ Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. – Romans 6:12 Romans 12:19-21  19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD.  20Continue reading “Hunter killers ∙”

How large is the love of Christ? ∙

How large is the love of Christ? ∙ May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. – Ephesians 3:18 Ephesians 3:16-20  16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through hisContinue reading “How large is the love of Christ? ∙”

To such belongs the kingdom of God

To such belongs the kingdom of God Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. – Luke 18:16 Mark 10:13-16  13 One day, some parents brought their children to Jesus so that he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parentsContinue reading “To such belongs the kingdom of God”

Facing death with confidence ∙

Facing death with confidence ∙  For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. – Philippians 1:21 Philippians 1:19-27  19 For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance.  20 For I fully expect and hope that IContinue reading “Facing death with confidence ∙”