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December 22, 2018

Listening between 
the Lines

Jim MacLean (Queensland, Australia)

(Image: Pixabay)

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, 
for by doing that some have entertained 
angels without knowing it. - Hebrews 13:2 (NRSV)

One thing that I discovered early in my ministry was to “learn to listen between the lines” — to pay attention to more than just what is said.
This challenge was evident to me one day when I visited a woman in the hospital. I asked her how she was...

Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, keep us ever alert to help those on life’s journey who are worried and afraid. We pray in the name of Jesus, whose love can cast out all fear. Amen.
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Today's Reading
Psalm 125:1-4

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Whatever the future holds, God will be with me.

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