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Beliefnet is pleased to present the first 7 days of devotionals from Max Lucado’s “3:16: The Numbers of Hope” (Thomas Nelson, 2007). This is Day 2 of the week-long devotional. If you missed the first day, stay subscribed to this feed to start over at the end of the week. DAY 2–MARY CRADLES GOD “And…

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In 2003, I ran for governor of California. During the televised debate, Arnold Schwarzenegger responded to one of my rebuttals by telling me to drink more decaf, a remark I cannot imagine him making that comment to a male candidate. When it was over, dozens of young women came forward to thank me for taking…

[14] Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, [15] And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. [16] Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon…

“My Son died on Christmas Eve. (Dec 24, 2008). He was 14 years old.” –DeanZ Add your prayers now

Mark 1:14-28 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” 16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother…

Ever since I read in St. James that women should not braid their hair, I’ve haven’t done it. Is it OK or not? And why? There is actually nothing in the epistle of James about hair at all, but when in the New Testament there are instructions to women about hair, the function of those…

[The companions of Jesus] said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns….” (Mark 1:37-38). In this juncture of his ministry, Jesus shifts from giving himself to his immediate neighborhood–his family and friends–to meeting the needs of people who are essentially strangers. In what ways are…

[1] The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; [2] As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. [3] The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths…

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