Some in the crowd who heard these words said, “This is truly the Prophet.” Others said, “This is the Messiah.” But others said, “The Messiah will not come from Galilee, will he?” John 7:40-41 NABRE John writes about a dispute that broke out among the crowd about Jesus’ identity. Those…
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Persevere in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving; Colossians 4:2 NABRE In this section of the letter Paul is writing to the community at Colossae, he is closing the letter with a theme of prayer, thanksgiving, grace, the word and walking in wisdom. He asks the reader to persevere…
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all good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no alteration or shadow caused by change. James 1:17 NABRE James is writing to the twelve tribes of Israel in dispersion. He opens the letter speaking about the value…
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Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. Romans 12:12 NABRE The twelfth chapter of the letter to the Romans, Paul addresses the challenges facing the Christian in Rome. His message is relevant throughout time. Paul wants us to offer ourselves as living sacrifices, pleasing God, without conforming, discerning…
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