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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. Every one of you shall revere his … Continue reading →

Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. (1 Corinthians 11:1) My Imitation Charles Caleb (1780–1832) said, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” The quote has merit when one considers how one may admire another and desire to be … Continue reading →

My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to Your word. I have declared my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes. Make me understand the way of Your precepts; so shall I meditate on Your wonderful … Continue reading →

Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this … Continue reading →

And after some days King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to greet Festus. When they had been there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying: “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix, about … Continue reading →

This is the sum of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived: one hundred and seventy-five years. Then Abraham breathed his last and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years, and was gathered … Continue reading →

But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. (Genesis 50:20) God Is So Good Joseph is one … Continue reading →

The ear that hears the rebukes of life will abide among the wise. He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, but he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before … Continue reading →

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1) The Joy Of Fellowship In God’s Family There is nothing that can compare to the joy of sharing with those of … Continue reading →

My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to Your word. I have declared my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes. Make me understand the way of Your precepts; so shall I meditate on Your wonderful … Continue reading →