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Monthly Archives: April 2018
Strengthened through faith
Acts 15:36 – 16:5, 1 Peter 5:1-14 Everyone faces a time when the best made plans fall apart. Projects seem too daunting, resources don’t add up, or perhaps we simply cannot rise to the occasion. Barnabas and Paul planned to … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle Paul, Christianity, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Spiritual Strength, Strengths, Strong Faith, Weaknesses
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Soon and very soon
Revelation 21:1-7 When I think of God’s kingdom coming in its fullness, I am reminded of the gospel hymn Soon and Very Soon. The opening stanza expresses an undeniable joy. One day, we will see our King Jesus. Soon and … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Revelation, Christianity, City of God, Faith, Heaven, Kingdom of God, New Jerusalem
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Beautiful feet
Romans 10:1-15 It goes without saying, our feet aren’t our most attractive attribute. Yet, the human foot is wonderfully designed by our creator. Our feet carry us places; hold us up on sure footing. Feet can be graceful and athletic; … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship
Tagged Beautiful Feet, Blood of Christ, Body of Christ, God loves you, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Love, Love your neighbor, Servant of God
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Inheriting the kingdom
Mark 10:17-27 The rich young man doesn’t understand. Even as he kept the commandments, he just can’t bear to separate himself from his worldly possessions. Instead of inheriting eternal life, he went away dejected. He could not claim the promise … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Eternal Life, Faith, Following Jesus, Grace, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God
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Feed my sheep
John 21:1-19 Following the crucifixion and death of Christ, Peter seemed lost. So much had taken place in the three years since he had first encountered Jesus. At the beginning of their ministry, Peter was bold, but his assertiveness often … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Easter
Tagged Disciple, Discipleship, Easter, Grace, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Love your neighbor, Salvation, Servant, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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Changing the rules
Luke 24:1-9 The rule is, when your heart stops beating and you quit breathing, you die. But God’s raising Jesus changes the rules. The resurrection changes the rules of the world, of life and death. Everything is changed. Suddenly we … Continue reading
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Tagged Change the rules, Christianity, Empty Tomb, Eternal Life, Forgiveness, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Resurrection, Rules, Salvation
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The armor of God
Ephesians 6:11-20 No one ever said life was going to be easy, and no one promised things would always go your way. Surely, we live in a harsh world, one rife with sudden twists and turns. Does this sound familiar? … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Prayer
Tagged Apostle Paul, Armor of God, Christianity, Ephesians, Faith, Gospel, Holy Gospel, Jesus Christ, Temptation
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He came and prayed
Acts 9:32-43 There is an old saying that bears much truth: “When the phone rings at 2:00 a.m. it is usually bad news.” For most people, such an hour is meant for sleeping. But when a family member is away … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Miracles, Power of Prayer, Prayer, Spirituality
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Highest praise
Acts 3:1-10 Watching children walking on a sandy beach behind their parents, you might notice how they lengthen each stride so as to walk in the footsteps of the one who leads them. Following the path set by a parent … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Following Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love your neighbor, Miracles, Praise, Sharing faith
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Calling on God by name
Exodus 3:1-15 Our names identify not only who we are, but also where we come from. Names remind us of our heritage. They are a vital link to past generations. When we speak of those whom we love we tend … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Exodus, Faith, God's Word, I AM, Love of God, Name of God, Word of God
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