Author Archives: Dana

death

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Dana

“I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose it, while … Continue reading →

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fruit

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Dana

The more we become like Christ, the more our thinking shifts from self-satisfaction to God-satisfaction. Jesus prayed, “I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” (Jn 17:4) The work God gave his … Continue reading →

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sorrow

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Dana

“Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. My life is consumed by anguish and my years are groaning; my strength fails because of … Continue reading →

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persevere

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Dana

Sometimes we are offended by God (or at least disappointed) when we go through difficult circumstances. But the Holy Spirit tells us to think in a different manner: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many … Continue reading →

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offend

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Dana

“Does this offend you?” Jesus asked his disciples as he finished telling them who he was. “I am the bread of life,” he repeated over and over (see John 6). “It is not Moses who has given you the bread … Continue reading →

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