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The Words of Christ—Matthew 20:23

He said to them, “My cup you shall drink; but to sit at My right and at My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by My Father” (Matthew 20:23).
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 16:15

Who do YOU say Jesus is?
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 4:19

“Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of people”
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Walking Through the Valleys. II: To the Other Side (revisited)

A valley is merely a low point between two high places. You can climb the mountain out of the valley to the glorious summit where the light of the Son dispels all darkness. If you are in the valley, continue to follow God. Praise Him that He wants you to abide on the mountaintop, not…
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Walking Through the Valleys. I: Entering the Valley (revisited)

Psalm 23 reminds us that we may wander into the valley even while we are obeying God. This sheep could say, with all honesty, that the Lord was his shepherd. He was following his shepherd, but he still found himself in a valley. You do not need to sin or lack faith in God to…
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Thomas Aquinas on Prayer

On the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), let us reflect on some of his thoughts about prayer and God’s will.
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God Is With Us Always. V: Be Strong and Courageous

When we remember that God is with us always and believe in His promises, we can be strong and courageous.
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Nothing Will Be Impossible: Trusting God With the Difficult

Nothing shall be impossible with God. Therefore, we can trust and obey Him when facing things that are possible yet difficult.
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Divine Sovereignty. II. Ruler of the Nations—Whether You Like it or Not!

A good paraphrase of part of the Lord’s Prayer may be, “May Your kingdom come and your will be done—to the same degree it is done in heaven, let it be done here on earth. Let Your Kingdom come and will be done in my heart and life. I’m on earth, but let Your will…
