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Monthly Archives: February 2020
Do not be afraid
John 6:16-21 It is not a secret, I love to watch powerful thunder storms. I love to watch them especially at night when the thunder shatters the quiet of the night and then lightning flashes so bright that one must … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Fear, Gospel, Jesus calms the storm, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Savior, Storms, Thunderstorms, Trust, Walks on water
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Thankful for enough
John 6:1-15 We don’t have enough. Where are we going to get more? Statements and questions such as these are more common that we care to imagine. The lack of time or money seem to be two of the leading … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Faith, Feeding 5000, Hunger, Jesus Christ, Miracles of Jesus, Prayer, Scarcity, Spirituality
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Compassion
Luke 7:11-17 As Jesus approached the town of Nain there was a commotion. Weeping and wailing. A mother’s son, her only son, was dead, and she was a widow. There was no one left to care for her, no one … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Compassion, Death, Eternal Life, Grace, Grief, Healing miracle, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Salvation, Spirituality, Widow
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God will provide
Genesis 22:1-18 We can’t deny the powerful images within this morning’s text, just as we cannot imagine making such a choice in order to save our own lives. But through the testing of Abraham, God’s people can see the lengths … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, Grace, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Prayer, Repentance, Salvation, Spirituality
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State of the union
Romans 6:1-10 The State of the Union Address; that was the speech that concluded just over seven hours ago. The address is made each year in order to convey the health (or lack thereof) of our country. It is a … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christian unity, Christianity, Faith, Grace, Jesus Christ, Salvation, State of the Union, Unity in Christ
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Do not fear
Mark 5:21-43 As he walked with Jesus towards his home, Jairus was hit with the news, “Your daughter is dead.” No need to bother Jesus any longer; you are too late. What was it that kept Jairus going? Having received … Continue reading
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Blessed
Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed are the poor in Spirit. Blessed are those who mourn. Blessed are the meek. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds … Continue reading
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Tagged Beatitudes, Blessed, Blessing, Christianity, Following Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Spirituality
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Praise the Lord
Psalm 150:1-6 It is indeed right and salutary that we should, at all times and in all places, offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, Holy Father, through Christ our Lord. And so begins the preface to celebrating the … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Grace, Jesus Christ, Praise God, Praise service, Praise the Lord, Psalm 150, Psalms, Spirituality, Word of God, Worship
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Deceived
Genesis 3:1-24 Created in God’s image and likeness, Adam and Eve knew the goodness of God’s love. In fact, it was all they knew; there was no need for any other understanding. The serpent, however, used deception to lead Adam … Continue reading
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