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John 20:1, 8 NRSV 20 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 8 Then the other disciple, … Continue reading →

Isaiah 40:31 NKJ But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. What a wonderful image and … Continue reading →

Matthew 20:20-23  NIV 20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. 21 “What is it you want?” he asked. She said, “Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit … Continue reading →

  I Timothy 6:11-12 NRSV “But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.  Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were … Continue reading →

John 15:13 NRSV 13 No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Jesus laid down his life for his friends when he willingly went to the cross. For you and for me. Would you … Continue reading →

John 19:30 NRSV  When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. It’s easy to forget that we live our lives on this side of the Resurrection. In other words, … Continue reading →

John 12:24 NRSV Truly, truly I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. My father used to save all kinds of seeds from the … Continue reading →

2 Timothy 4:4-8  NRSV 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander away to myths. 5 As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully. 6 … Continue reading →

Matt 26: 26-29 NRSV “During the meal, Jesus took and blessed the bread, broke it, and gave it to his disciples: Take, eat. This is my body. Taking the cup and thanking God, he gave it to them: Drink this, … Continue reading →

John 18: 10-11 King James Version “Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. Then Jesus said to Peter, ‘Put your sword into … Continue reading →