Many people did believe [Jesus], however…they wouldn’t admit it. For they loved human praise more than the praise of God. John 12:42,43 Concern for our image can keep us from enjoying the affirmation that God wants to give us. When we seek accolades from people, we will miss out on God’s praise. Isn’t it wonderful that while…

Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume…and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance. But Judas Iscariot, the disciple who would soon betray him, said, “That perfume was worth a year’s wages. It should have been sold and the money given…

My heart trembles only at your Word. Psalm 119:161B My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing, yea, I will sing praises. Psalm 57:7 (AMP) Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. John 14:1 If you are facing heart-health challenges, we invite you…

“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!”  ~Jesus (John 15:11) What “things” was Jesus referring to? Living in the love of God and continually loving people. He made is so simple for us. What is the outcome of love? Joy that fills…

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