10 Apr

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Good Friday   Scripture of the Day:  John 18:1-19:42   Daily Reminder:  When Jesus said to them, "I am he," they stepped back and feel to the ground. (18:6)   In the hours before his death, Jesus knows who he is.  This might seem obvious, but especially in crisis it's crucial...

09 Apr

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Maundy Thursday   Scripture of the Day:  John 13:1-7, 31-35   Daily Reminder:  Everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (v. 35)   Every night after dinner, I clean up.  Many evenings I have help, but the last crumbs, the final wiping-down, the...

08 Apr

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Concrete acts of love - for all   Scripture of the Day:  John 13:21-30   Daily Reminder:  When [Jesus] had dipped the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas.  (v. 26)   The time has come - the time Jesus tried again and again to tell the disciples about.  Perhaps...

07 Apr

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Navigational tools   Scripture of the Day:  John 12:20-36   Daily Reminder:  If you walk in the darkness, you do not know where you are going. (v. 35)   My children insist GPS is not optional for me due to my poor sense of direction.  But I don't use it very...

05 Apr

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Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday   Scripture of the Day:  Matthew 27:11-54   Daily Reminder:  They shouted all the more, "Let him be crucified!" (v. 23)   Each year I am saddened by how the loudest voices at Jesus' trial have the final say.  In our world, loudness often gets attention...

04 Apr

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An Authentic Prayer   Scripture of the Day:  Psalm 31:9-16   Daily Reminder:  Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress. (v. 9)   The psalmist laments in deep sorrow, eyes dried out from crying, body and spirit exhausted.  Neighbors keep their distance, talk ABOUT instead of TO...