John 15:1-9 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of
Elijah and the Angel
I Kings 19:4-8 And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, 4while he himself traveled on a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom
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Joshua 1 After the death of Moses the servant of God, God spoke to Joshua, Mom’s assistant. “Moses my servant is dead. Get going. Cross this Jordan River, you, and all the people. Cross to the country I’m giving to
No Doubt About It
John 20:19-31 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the authorities, Jesus came and
“Do Not Be Afraid”
Matthew 28:1-10 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the
Faith, Hope, Love, Facemasks and Hand Sanitizers
Matthew 21:1-11 The Message (MSG) When they neared Jerusalem, having arrived at Bethphage on Mount Olives, Jesus sent two disciples with these instructions: “Go over to the village across from you. You’ll find a donkey tethered there, her colt with her.
Good Grief
John 3:1-17 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesusby night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for
Transfiguration
Matthew 17:1-9 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the
Hard Words
Matthew 5:21-37 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Concerning Anger “You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that if you are
Ordinary Gifts
Matthew 5:13-20 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under