Author Archives: Hedy Collver

Behind the Scenes

John 2:6-10 (Today’s New International Version) Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they … Continue reading

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For All

Matthew 8:5-8 (The Message) As Jesus entered the village of Capernum, a Roman captain came up in a panic and said, “Master, my servant is sick. He can’t walk. He’s in terrible pain.” Jesus said, “I’ll come and heal him.” … Continue reading

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A Touch of Compassion

Matthew 8:1-3 (New American Standard Bible) When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him. And a leper came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Jesus stretched out His … Continue reading

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Can’t Contain It!

John 1:40-42 (New Living Translation) Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of these men who heard what John said and then followed Jesus. Andrew went to find his brother, Simon, and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means … Continue reading

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Powerful Words

John 1:29-34 (New International Version) The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!  This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who … Continue reading

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6 Weeks of Self-Loathing

Matthew 4:1 (New Living Translation) Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. We’re entering into the Christian season … Continue reading

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Metanoia

Mark 1:15 (New Living Translation) The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!” Several years ago on a beautiful Saturday morning, I walked onto … Continue reading

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Love Like That

Ephesians 5:1-2 (The Message) Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with God and learn a life of love. Observe … Continue reading

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Un-Insulated

Job 1:9-11 (New Living Translation) Satan replied to the Lord, “Yes, but Job has good reason to fear God. You have always put a wall of protection around him and his home and his property. You have made him prosper … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

Luke 2:13-20 (New International Version) Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left … Continue reading

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