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Monthly Archives: January 2020
To bear fruit
Luke 13:6-9 Note in Jesus’ parable that the fig tree isn’t expected to do anything miraculous. It’s in a vineyard, but it isn’t asked to produce grapes. The owner of the vineyard doesn’t demand that it become something it is … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Love your neighbor, Parable, Parable of the fig tree, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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Rich or poor
Mark 10:17-31 I know a woman who does not have much to live on, but she would be offended if I said she was poor. Eleanor does not consider herself to be one of the poor ones. Yes, she has … Continue reading
Posted in Wealth
Tagged Blessing, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Following Jesus, Jesus Christ, Personal wealth, Poverty, Stewardship
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A new day
Psalm 118, Zephaniah 3:14-20 With each sunrise comes the hope that today will be better than tomorrow. The problems of yesterday are in the past, they are but memories now. Today is a new day, a chance to start again, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Faith, Love of God, Morning devotions, Psalm 118, Psalms, Spirituality
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Like father, like son
Romans 6:1-11, John 8:33-47 When asked, many little boys will say, “When I grow up I want to be just like my father.” Certainly, any father would be honored to hear this statement from his son, especially if he were … Continue reading
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Name the demon
Mark 5:1-20 Name the demon. That is how it is said one might take control and finally conquer that which hinders life. So many people suffer from addictions, disorders and irrational fears yet, it seems they are powerless when it … Continue reading
Posted in Healing
Tagged Addiction, Anxiety, Christianity, Clinical Depression, Depression, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Panic disorder, Recovery, Spirituality
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Disciples follow
Matthew 4:17-22 What was it that Jesus noticed about Simon and his brother Andrew? They were merely simple fishermen casting their nets. The same might be asked of James and John. They were not doing anything out of the ordinary. … Continue reading
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Disciples have fellowship
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ephesians 4:11-16 An old familiar story is told of a man who separated himself from his church. After a while, the pastor paid him a visit. They sat by the fire but didn’t speak. Shortly after sitting down, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian fellowship, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Fellowship, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love your neighbor, Spirituality
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Disciples give
Mark 10:17-27, 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 The rich man walked away dejected. He had many possessions, or did he? Who can really say that the things within their grasp are truly their possessions? Are not all things from God? Certainly all … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Faith, Faithful, Following Jesus, Jesus Christ, Spirituality, Stewardship, Tithe
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Disciples witness
1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 “Grace to you and peace from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” With this statement, or one similar, the apostle Paul opens his epistle letters through which he builds up the faith of the early … Continue reading
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Disciples serve
John 13:1-17 It goes without saying, in many times and in many ways, we love to be served. There are many instances each day when we are being served by another. In stores, restaurants, schools and many other places, we … Continue reading
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Tagged Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus washing feet, Love your neighbor, Servant, Servant leader, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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