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Adopted Bible: Galatians 4:1-7 Reading God sent his Son . . . that we might receive adoption to sonship (VV.4-5). I’m glad when someone builds an orphanage for homeless kids. But I’m even happier when someone adopts one of them. To know you’ve been chosen by someone who wants to give you a home andContinueContinue reading “Adopted”

I’m Sorry Bible: Colossians 3:12-17 Reading Forgive as the Lord forgave you (V.13) Two guys became the worst of enemies. Collins made up a story that got McGee thrown in prison for four years, even though he’d done nothing wrong. So McGee decided he was going to find Collins when he got out and “hurtContinueContinue reading “I’m Sorry”

God is here Bible: Hosea 6:1-6 Reading Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him (V.3). One of our fridge magnets reads: “Bidden or not bidden, God is present.” A modern version might read, “Whether we know it or not, God is here.” Hosea, an Old Testament man who lived inContinueContinue reading “God is here”

The Farm Bible: Luke 15:11-24 Reading Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven (ROMANS 4:7). During one summer holiday, I worked on a local farm for a few weeks, getting a bit of work experience. One evening, tired and hungry after a long day, I drove the tractor into the shed. Acting like the hotContinueContinue reading “The Farm”