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Monthly Archives: March 2019
Share the good news
Matthew 16:13-20 Here we are in the midst of Lent, the season of reflection and discipline. Beginning with Ash Wednesday, the children of God are called to live a bit differently. On that day, ashen crosses adorn the foreheads of … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evangelism, Lent
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Evangelism, Faith, Following Jesus, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Repentance, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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The Lorica of St. Patrick
I bind unto my self today, the strong name of the Trinity. These are the first words of the Lorica (or Breastplate) of St. Patrick. The Lorica is a prayer for protection against the powers that defy God, those that … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer
Tagged Faith, Faithful, Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ, Lorica, Prayer, Saint Patrick, Spirituality, St Patrick, Trinity
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Hear the word
Acts 4:18-33 It is no secret; people want to hear words of hope and prosperity. They want to hear words of joy and words of freedom. Yet, when the church proclaims such words as the result of Jesus’ death and … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Faithful, God's Word, Gospel, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Spirituality
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Speaking for God
Exodus 4:1-17 Not all Christians are ready and willing to step up and speak out about their faith. Many lack confidence in either their knowledge of the Bible, strength of their voice or ability to articulate clearly what they believe … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Evangelism, Exodus, Faith, Moses, Prophet, Spirituality
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Like father, like son
John 5:19-24 Boys love to mimic their fathers. When they are young, boys study their father’s every move. They walk, talk, and eat like their dad. Boys love to do things as their father does them. Some boys even grow … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Uncategorized
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Father, Father and Son, Following Jesus, Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, Love your neighbor, Spirituality, Word of God
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Abundance
John 10:7-15 More often than not, when humans think of life in abundance, we count the many goods and comforts that would come our way. But Jesus didn’t promise “things” in abundance, he promised “life” in abundance. Truthfully, spending too … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Christianity, Faith, Following Jesus, Good Shepherd, Grace, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Spirituality
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A perfect life
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Have you ever wondered what it might be like to live a perfect life? Imagine, a life with no worries, no sickness and no pain. Instead, there is nothing but happiness, peace and serenity. In this perfect … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, Eternal Life, Faith, Forgiveness, Gospel, Grace, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Spirituality
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Word of truth
Genesis 3:1-15 The serpent was more crafty than any other beast. From the very beginning of this lesson we are made aware that something is going to happen, and it isn’t going to be good. The devil is out to … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Adam and Eve, Christian, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Forgiveness, Garden of Eden, Gospel, Grace, Holy Scripture, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Prayer, Sin, Spirituality, Temptation, Word of God
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Ever present
Psalm 16 O God, I need you today. For some reason, life today seems a little harder. The burdens I carry seem a little heavier. And the place where I am? Well, that seems just a bit colder, lonelier and … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Christianity, Faith, God's Word, Grief, Loneliness, Love of God, Prayer, Spirituality
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At the Feet of Jesus
Luke 7:36-50 What makes you long to be near Jesus? Do you desire this nearness when you are ashamed of your sins, or when you feel isolation and loneliness? How about when you feel angry at someone, or you feel … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Christianity, Confession, Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Mercy, Repentance
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