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But my people wouldn’t listen to my voice. Israel simply wasn’t agreeable toward me. So I sent them off to follow their willful hearts; they followed their own advice. How I wish my people would listen to me! How I wish Israel would walk in my ways! — Psalm 81:11-13 (CEB)
For the Lord hears the needy and does not despise his own who are in bonds. — Psalm 69:33 (NRSV)
January 8, 2026 at 11:32 AM
For the Lord hears the needy and does not despise his own who are in bonds. — Psalm 69:33 (NRSV)
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. — Proverbs 17:9 (NLT)
January 7, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. — Proverbs 17:9 (NLT)
The people who uphold justice, who always do what is right, are truly happy! — Psalm 106:3 (CEB)
January 6, 2026 at 11:18 AM
The people who uphold justice, who always do what is right, are truly happy! — Psalm 106:3 (CEB)
It is useless; it is like chasing the wind. It is better to be satisfied with what you have than to be always wanting something else. — Ecclesiastes 6:9 (GNT)
January 5, 2026 at 11:12 AM
It is useless; it is like chasing the wind. It is better to be satisfied with what you have than to be always wanting something else. — Ecclesiastes 6:9 (GNT)
So now, those who are in Christ Jesus are not judged guilty. — Romans 8:1 (NCV)
January 4, 2026 at 11:56 AM
So now, those who are in Christ Jesus are not judged guilty. — Romans 8:1 (NCV)
I’m convinced that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ Jesus our Lord: not death or life, not angels or rulers, not present things or future things, not powers or height or depth, or any other thing that is created. — Romans 8:38-39 (CEB)
January 3, 2026 at 1:40 PM
I’m convinced that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ Jesus our Lord: not death or life, not angels or rulers, not present things or future things, not powers or height or depth, or any other thing that is created. — Romans 8:38-39 (CEB)
Let my praise be pleasing to him; I’m rejoicing in the Lord! — Psalm 104:34 (CEB)
January 2, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Let my praise be pleasing to him; I’m rejoicing in the Lord! — Psalm 104:34 (CEB)
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! -- 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)
January 1, 2026 at 12:38 PM
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! -- 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)
Let my whole being bless the Lord and never forget all his good deeds: — Psalm 103:2 (CEB)
December 31, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Let my whole being bless the Lord and never forget all his good deeds: — Psalm 103:2 (CEB)
I will strengthen the weary and renew those who are weak. — Jeremiah 31:25 (CEB)
December 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I will strengthen the weary and renew those who are weak. — Jeremiah 31:25 (CEB)
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him won’t perish but will have eternal life. — John 3:16 (CEB)
December 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him won’t perish but will have eternal life. — John 3:16 (CEB)
Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. — 1 Corinthians 13:6-7 (HCSB)
December 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. — 1 Corinthians 13:6-7 (HCSB)
Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not conceited, does not act improperly, is not selfish, is not provoked, and does not keep a record of wrongs. — 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (HCSB)
December 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not conceited, does not act improperly, is not selfish, is not provoked, and does not keep a record of wrongs. — 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (HCSB)
Those of you who love the Lord, hate evil! God guards the lives of his faithful ones, delivering them from the power of the wicked. — Psalm 97:10 (CEB)
December 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Those of you who love the Lord, hate evil! God guards the lives of his faithful ones, delivering them from the power of the wicked. — Psalm 97:10 (CEB)
Declare God’s glory among the nations; declare his wondrous works among all people because the Lord is great and so worthy of praise. He is awesome beyond all other gods because all the gods of the nations are just idols, but it is the Lord who created heaven! — Psalm 96:3-5 (CEB)
December 24, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Declare God’s glory among the nations; declare his wondrous works among all people because the Lord is great and so worthy of praise. He is awesome beyond all other gods because all the gods of the nations are just idols, but it is the Lord who created heaven! — Psalm 96:3-5 (CEB)
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. — James 3:17 (NLT)
December 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. — James 3:17 (NLT)
Whenever I feel my foot slipping, your faithful love steadies me, Lord. When my anxieties multiply, your comforting calms me down. — Psalm 94:18-19 (CEB)
December 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Whenever I feel my foot slipping, your faithful love steadies me, Lord. When my anxieties multiply, your comforting calms me down. — Psalm 94:18-19 (CEB)
Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation. — Isaiah 12:2 (NASB)
December 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation. — Isaiah 12:2 (NASB)
Those of you who love the Lord, hate evil! God guards the lives of his faithful ones, delivering them from the power of the wicked. — Psalm 97:10 (CEB)
December 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Those of you who love the Lord, hate evil! God guards the lives of his faithful ones, delivering them from the power of the wicked. — Psalm 97:10 (CEB)
The Lord rules! He is robed in majesty—the Lord is robed, clothed with strength. Yes, he set the world firmly in place; it won’t be shaken. — Psalm 93:1 (CEB)
December 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Lord rules! He is robed in majesty—the Lord is robed, clothed with strength. Yes, he set the world firmly in place; it won’t be shaken. — Psalm 93:1 (CEB)
Those who pursue righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. — Proverbs 21:21 (CEB)
December 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Those who pursue righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. — Proverbs 21:21 (CEB)
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I spent the morning at an ICE Detention Center and I don’t think I will ever be the same.
If you’d like to read it in full, I’ve put it in the comments below.
My Day at an ICE Detention Center: open.substack.com/pub/zachwlam...
If you’d like to read it in full, I’ve put it in the comments below.
My Day at an ICE Detention Center: open.substack.com/pub/zachwlam...
My Day at an ICE Detention Center
“Do not mistreat or oppress an immigrant." Exodus 22:21
open.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I spent the morning at an ICE Detention Center and I don’t think I will ever be the same.
If you’d like to read it in full, I’ve put it in the comments below.
My Day at an ICE Detention Center: open.substack.com/pub/zachwlam...
If you’d like to read it in full, I’ve put it in the comments below.
My Day at an ICE Detention Center: open.substack.com/pub/zachwlam...
God says, “Because you are devoted to me, I’ll rescue you. I’ll protect you because you know my name. — Psalm 91:14 (CEB)
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
God says, “Because you are devoted to me, I’ll rescue you. I’ll protect you because you know my name. — Psalm 91:14 (CEB)