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Mark 12:28-34 28 One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; 30 you shall love the…

Why did Jesus always call the Blessed Virgin Mary “lady” and not “mother”? This is an excellent question (see John 2-19). It is my view that Jesus calls his mother “woman” (not lady) rather than “mother” because he is disengaging from her parental authority. As a text like Luke 2:41-52 shows, Jesus had to follow…

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 7 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 7–GOOD-BYE, NAZARETH “Jesus went…

Welcome back to Beliefnet’s exclusive Bill Hybels devotional, “Living with Grander Vision.” This feed will appear in your profile every day for three full weeks. Did you miss any entries? Just stay subscribed, and the feed will begin again at the end of its cycle. When I was in my early twenties, my mentor Dr.…

“Men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They’ve experienced pain and bought jewelry.” –Rita Rudner

“A fully functional multiracial society cannot be achieved without a sense of history and open, honest dialogue.” –Cornel West

“Make a list of all the people who have been kind to your children in some way recently. Think of a way to show appreciation to each one–a simple phone call, email, or small gift. Showing appreciation opens the circle of kindness wider.” –Mimi Doe

Buy the products that you use every day – like toilet paper, paper towels, toothpaste, and coffee – in bulk. You’ll save on extra packaging, as well as avoiding wasting gas on multiple trips to the store.

[As he was about to send his disciples out on a mission, Jesus said], “If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, shake the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them” (Mark 6:11). In most instances, we are called to minister patiently to people even if…

[13] And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. [14] And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of…

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