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Shine 3/28/12
“No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or hides it under a bed. A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house. Luke 8:16 This is such a wonderful time of year to … read more -
In His Presence 4/4/12
"Jesus took Peter, John, and James up on a mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was transformed, and his clothes became dazzling white." Luke 9:28-29 Prayer can change your countenanc … read more -
Forgiven Much 3/21/12
"I tell you, her sins-and they are many-have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love." Then Jesus said to the woman, "Your sins are forgiven." Luke 7:47-48 … read more -
The Right Motivation 3/14/12
The young man who had died was a widow's only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. "Don't cry!" he said. Then he walked over to the coffin and … read more -
Overflow 3/7/12
What you say flows from what is in your heart. Luke 6:45b What flows from your heart today? David was a man after God's heart. In the Psalms he said, "My heart has heard you say, "Come and talk with me." And my heart re … read more -
Uncovering the personality of Jesus
This week I read an interview with author John Eldredge (Wild at Heart and Captivating) in a youth devotional. The reporter asked "How would you say Christian culture portrays Jesus' personality? And how is i … read more -
Catching up on Church in Action Week - 3/5/12
What a week! It was amazing to have Issa, Maryam, Azar and Cristina here to help us understand what God is doing in Israel and Iran. If you missed the week, there are a couple of ways to hear more and get inv … read more -
Come and talk with me - 2/9/12
Do you ever have those days when scripture just jumps out at you? I was reading the One Year Bible the other day and was struck by these words in Psalm 27. My heart has hear … read more 2 comments -
A one-line blog 2/2/12
With all the different ways to recieve information, I am wondering how many of you choose to read youth ministry blogs. You can reply to me at rventura@walnuthillcc.org. OK, two lines. Sorry. … read more -
Solitary Places 1/25/2012