But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity. James 3:17 NABRE James is speaking in his letter to the community about what makes a person wise. He describes failed wisdom as that wisdom that…
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Psalms 149:4 – May 18, 2020
For the LORD takes delight in his people, honors the poor with victory. Psalms 149:4 NABRE Although this psalm is near the end of the collection of psalms, it is not intended to be an ending. The people of God will raise their voices to God continually and will continue…
View More Psalms 149:4 – May 18, 2020John 16:1 – May 17, 2020
I have told you this so that you may not fall away. John 16:1 NABRE Jesus has been speaking to His disciples about His leaving, the coming of the time of His persecution. He has been giving them final instructions and some final words. He has been telling the disciples…
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If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 NABRE Paul writing to the community at Colossae is trying to encourage them from falling back into their pre-Christian life. He reminds them that they are united…
View More Colossians 3:1 – May 16, 2020John 15:15 – May 15, 2020
I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father. John 15:15 NABRE Jesus is speaking to His disciples’ a final teaching before He enters into…
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