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Ralph posted an update: Luke 7.42 When they were unable to repay him, he […]

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:37:41 -0400

Luke 7.42 When they were unable to repay him, he forgave both of them. Which one, then, will love him more?”

43“I suppose the one who was forgiven more,” Simon replied. “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said.

This verse helps me much. At times I get confused as to “why ” do I have such a strong desire to serve? As allways, my Lord answers…

Barbara Melvin posted an update: In each translations one few things are the same no […]

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:35:05 -0400

In each translations one few things are the same no matter what the translation and they, in my opinion are the most important of this scripture. We are reminded of God’s love of the world that he created. In those few words we are made aware of why He gave His son. He would show us that His love is not just something He had written, but His…

Ralph posted an update: Psalm 114.2Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel His […]

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:28:54 -0400

Psalm 114.2Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel His dominion.

Yesyerday I listened to Netanyahu deliver his message to the UN. He spoke this line:

“We are from Judah, thats why we are called Jews.” Now I ponder a bit on the verse above and his statement. No conclusion, just thoughts.

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Steve posted an update: I try to imagine what it would have been like to be in […]

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:06:48 -0400

I try to imagine what it would have been like to be in the synagogue on the day when Jesus did this:

Luke 4:16 Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, 17 the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the…

Ralph posted an update: 38the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, […]

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:59:53 -0400

38the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.

Lukes exhausting listing of the ancestry of our Lord is interesting and thought provoking.

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Steve posted an update: I think this passage has some really good feels attached […]

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:23:41 -0400

I think this passage has some really good feels attached to it.

Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night. 9 Just then an angel…

Ralph posted an update: 79to shine on those who live in darkness and in the […]

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:43:40 -0400

79to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.

Johns Father describes John’s purpose in the above statement. Could be an excellent job description for all.

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Steve posted an update: I always enjoy reading Luke. I like how he tells the […]

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:35:59 -0400

I always enjoy reading Luke. I like how he tells the story of Jesus and the early church. The BIble Project guide included in today’s reading is a great start!

Tom posted an update: These caught my attention and the commentaries showed […]

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:55:43 -0400

These caught my attention and the commentaries showed which drawer in my toolbox they’re in 😉🎁📖

Steve posted an update: I think I will hang out with this passage today:Psalm […]

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:25:21 -0400

I think I will hang out with this passage today:

Psalm 11:9 He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

In these 2 verses alone, I can spend time…

Dan C posted an update: I always chuckle that John wrote about being faster than Simon Peter.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:33 -0400

I always chuckle that John wrote about being faster than Simon Peter.

Tom posted an update: Wow what a summary of our faith in plain sight. It amazes […]

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:28:14 -0400

Wow what a summary of our faith in plain sight. It amazes me how this truth is also hidden in plain sight…❤️‍🩹

Steve posted an update: As I read John 18 about Peter cutting off Malchus's ear, […]

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:45:42 -0400

As I read John 18 about Peter cutting off Malchus’s ear, I had a few thoughts. I found it interesting that when Jesus said, “I am He,” the people pursuing Him fell down. Peter probably didn’t need to try and step in, but he did. When he does, it makes a bit of a mess. It is interesting that Luke records Jesus healing the man’s ear. I think…

Barbara Melvin posted an update: The Jews fear of people believing in Jesus and not them, […]

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:51:03 -0400

The Jews fear of people believing in Jesus and not them, is weird but also made me sad because of what is going on in the world today.

Barbara Melvin posted an update: I wonder why there was no Book of Lazarus. in John […]

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:49:24 -0400

I wonder why there was no Book of Lazarus. in John 12:40 Though the miracle stands alone as a testimony of Jesus being the Messiah, it does not convince some doubters. I believe that is why he weep, not for the death of Lazarus, but for the unbelief of those around Him, including Thomas.

Barbara Melvin posted an update: How strange that people saw a dead man, shrouded in […]

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:46:00 -0400

How strange that people saw a dead man, shrouded in death rags walk out of a tomb after 4 days (and by the way not smelling like death) and still doubted. i sometimes what it would take for some people to believe. i think it would have to touch them personally in order for them to believe.

Barbara Melvin posted an update: After reading John 11-12, i realized that this was the […]

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:41:40 -0400

After reading John 11-12, i realized that this was the first time i have seen the doubt in Thomas. John 11:16 In my culture we have a saying, “it be your own people”. it made me laugh a little, i saw that though things change they really remain the same. it was a new revelation to me that the people in the Bible were human not just some elaborate story.

Tom posted an update: Sometimes, Lord, we feel the weight of the world on […]

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:42:39 -0400

Sometimes, Lord, we feel the weight of the world on our shoulders. Come Holy Spirit and empower me to get out of Your way knowing and expecting Your will and purposes in our lives 🔥🎁

Ralph posted an update: 33Little children, I am with you only a little while longer […]

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:46:20 -0400

33Little children, I am with you only a little while longer

“Little children” Does that give you a warm safe thought. Our Lord expresses his care and Love for us. It also points out our true dependance. On him. Thank you for this insite. Amen

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Steve posted an update: Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom […]

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:06:29 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Wisdom Part 4:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-wisdom-part-4-devotionals/

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Kingdom Wisdom Part 4 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church

A five-day devotional on trusting God as a good Father who gives good gifts, sustains us in hardship, and calls us to keep asking, seeking, and knocking.

Ralph posted an update: Todays article was certainly worth the read for me. […]

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:23:13 -0400

Todays article was certainly worth the read for me. .Quote “John believes that the Jesus you read about in this book is alive and real and can change your life forever.”

He is ,he has and he will continue to. Amen

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Steve posted an update: There are so many things going on in John 11 and 12. […]

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:41:03 -0400

There are so many things going on in John 11 and 12. For today, I am going to spend some time considering this verse:

John 12:25 Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

That is a lot to have a think on!

Steve posted an update: I think this is a great passage from Psalm 107:Psalm […]

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:52:37 -0400

I think this is a great passage from Psalm 107:

Psalm 107:4 Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no path to a city in which to dwell. 5 They were hungry and thirsty; their soul fainted within them. 6 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. 7 He led them on a straight path to reach a…

Tom posted an update: Thank You Lord that You allow and love it when […]

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:52:58 -0400

Thank You Lord that You allow and love it when we continually ask for Your help in gratitude of Your righteousness, saving us from ourselves

Ralph posted an update: 16I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must […]

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:53:11 -0400

16I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.

27My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.
Thank you Lord.
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Ralph posted an update: 27But we know where this man is from. When the Christ […]

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:55:54 -0400

27But we know where this man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.”

The world will always try to steal your identity.

As I am in my home town, this issue shows up almost dailey. When considering nudges from the Holy Spirit, I must remember who I identify with. Thank you Lord for your fulltime help with identity. I…

Steve posted an update: One of my favorite passages:John 7:37 On the last […]

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:56:09 -0400

One of my favorite passages:

John 7:37 On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” 39 He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who…

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Water of Life Biblical Theme

The water of life theme begins in the garden and continues through the biblical story, ultimately reaching its climax in Jesus. Watch to learn more.

Ralph posted an update: 24Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word […]

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:53:59 -0400

24Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

Eternal life is here. So let’s spend time in prayer this week. Let’s ask for God’s Spirit of wisdom to reshape our vision with true hope, secure belonging, and his…

Steve posted an update: I always smile a little when I read this verse in […]

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:28:46 -0400

I always smile a little when I read this verse in John Chapter 5:

John 5:6 When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?”

That question, “Do you want to get well?”, was something that I have spent a lot of time thinking about. Still deserving of another think today!

Steve posted an update: As we begin reading the Gospel of John, I would […]

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:22:16 -0400

As we begin reading the Gospel of John, I would encourage you to watch the videos and the article from Bible Project included with today’s reading!

Dan C posted an update: Psalm 103:22 Thank you Lord for placing your word on […]

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:06:10 -0400

Psalm 103:22 Thank you Lord for placing your word on my tongue. Bless my Lord, O my soul. May I worship your holy name!

Georgina posted an update: There are two things that stand out to me in today’s […]

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:05:56 -0400

There are two things that stand out to me in today’s reading.

First, that the disciples did not believe that reports (2) that Jesus was alive! Grief has a way of blinding us frok truth. It took Jesus appearing to them for them to believe.He rehuked them. They forgot what He told thrm and all teh signs ans wonders He performed in front of them! …

Tom posted an update: This reads different after near death experiences. […]

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:22:25 -0400

This reads different after near death experiences. Similar to yesterdays point about “seeking” like we do for a lost wallet or keys while on a trip

Steve posted an update: Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotional for Kingdom […]

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:18:15 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotional for Kingdom Wisdom Part 3:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-wisdom-part-3-devotionals/

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Kingdom Wisdom Part 3 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church

A five-day devotional from Matthew 7:7-8 on Kingdom wisdom, daily dependence on God, seeking His work, persistence in prayer, and trusting the Father.

Steve posted an update: This verse is worth having a good think over:Mark 15:38 […]

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:32:00 -0400

This verse is worth having a good think over:

Mark 15:38 And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

Ralph posted an update: 37And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!” […]

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:50:17 -0400

37And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!”

This verse popped out as if the Lord spoke it jusr to.me. This vetse is for us. Amen

Tom posted an update: Intense yet v.11 Jesus paused and scoped things out…didnt […]

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:44:57 -0400

Intense yet v.11 Jesus paused and scoped things out…didnt catch that before. Lord, help us pause when needed and move when necessary

Steve posted an update: I really enjoy the simple beauty of Psalm 100:Psalm 100:1 […]

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:21:52 -0400

I really enjoy the simple beauty of Psalm 100:

Psalm 100:1 A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter His gates…

Steve posted an update: There is a verse in today's readings that I would […]

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:02:33 -0400

There is a verse in today’s readings that I would encourage you to investigate.

Mark 9:49 For everyone will be salted with fire.

What do you think that means?

Steve posted an update: At Keys Vineyard last weekend, we talked about judgment […]

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:33:17 -0400

At Keys Vineyard last weekend, we talked about judgment and discernment in Matthew 7.

Matthew 7:6 Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

How might this impact our understanding of this passage from today’s reading:

Mark…

Georgina posted an update: The word “beg” or “begged” was used 5 times in the story […]

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:18:55 -0400

The word “beg” or “begged” was used 5 times in the story of Demons driven out by Jesus. Three times, the demons begged Jesus, one time, the people of the town begged Jesus, and lastly, the man who was demon possessed, begged Jesus.

It is nteresting to see that Jesus did not comply with the demon possessed man’s plea to go with Jesus, but…

Steve posted an update: Take a few moments with this verse:Mark 6:4848 He could […]

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:12:40 -0400

Take a few moments with this verse:

Mark 6:48

48 He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,

I think you might find it interesting to do a little research on this “He intended to pass by them,”

Tom posted an update: Todays is good and we all have relationship building to […]

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:25:52 -0400

Todays is good and we all have relationship building to do and sometimes take them for granted. Lord allow us to see and hear more clearly(even with older eyes and ears😉)

Steve posted an update: In this passage in Mark Chapter 3, I think we again see […]

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:47:26 -0400

In this passage in Mark Chapter 3, I think we again see how turning the relationship we were created to have with God into a set of rules to follow ruins everything.

Mark 3:1 Once again Jesus entered the synagogue, and a man with a withered hand was there. 2 In order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. 3…

Tom posted an update: Not gonna lie that reading todays Daily Office was easy. […]

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:08:21 -0400

Not gonna lie that reading todays Daily Office was easy. As a kid church daily mass at 7am read very very similarly and it always freaked me out as spooky with the smells of incense and the big catherdral echo of priest chanting and kinda singing between his coughs from his habit of being a known cigar smoker.

The huge blessing came after…

Steve posted an update: Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom […]

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:53:22 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Wisdom Part 2:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-wisdom-part-2-devotionals/

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Kingdom Wisdom Part 2 Devotionals - Keys Vineyard Church

Explore Matthew 7:5-6 and learn how Kingdom wisdom distinguishes judgment from discernment, values truth, depends on God, and responds with wise timing.

Steve posted an update: I really enjoy Psalm 95. The beginning 7 verses are […]

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:19:30 -0400

I really enjoy Psalm 95. The beginning 7 verses are included in the Morning Daily Office which over the years has often been a part of my morning devotions.

Psalm 95:1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. 3 For the…

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Morning Prayer - Christian Practices

DAILY OFFICE Morning Prayer Beginning the Day in God's Presence Throughout the history of the Church, followers of Jesus have set aside time at the beginning of the day to turn their hearts toward God through Scripture, prayer, and attentive … Continue reading

Georgina posted an update: I am struck by with the use of the word “innocent” by […]

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:13:13 -0400

I am struck by with the use of the word “innocent” by both Judas and Pilate in chapter 27.

Judy says, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” while Pilate says, “I am innocent of this man’s blood.“

Steve posted an update: Did you ever ponder the depth of this verse:Matthew […]

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:27:10 -0400

Did you ever ponder the depth of this verse:

Matthew 27:25 All the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!”

And what do you think is going on with this passage:

Matthew 27:52 The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised. 53 After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs,…

Tom posted an update: Day 248 article is a great resource📖

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:46:31 -0400

Day 248 article is a great resource📖