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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
Posted in Prayer
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
Posted in Discipleship
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
Posted in Faith
Tagged Christianity, Exodus, Faith, God's Word, I AM, Love of God, Name of God, Word of God
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Delivered
Exodus 20:1-6 Hear these words from God, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out…” There is great comfort in knowing that the God we worship is the very same who delivered, that is, rescued his people from … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Exodus, Forgiveness, Redeemer, Redemption, Salvation, Spirituality, Ten Commandments
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My Lord, my God!
John 20:24-29 The first time Jesus appeared to the disciples, Thomas was not with them. The others tried to convince Thomas that Jesus was indeed alive, but he was not ready to accept such news. The same fear and doubt … Continue reading
Posted in Easter
Tagged Disciple, Doubting Thomas, Easter, Faith, Jesus Christ, Lord and God, Lords Prayer, Spirituality
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Peace be with you
John 20:19-23 Isn’t it odd that, after all of the miracles Jesus’ disciples witnessed, and the authoritative teaching they received, none of them seemed to believe Jesus would be raised on the third day? Even before he was crucified, it … Continue reading
Posted in Easter
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Easter, Faith, Holy Scripture, Peace of Christ, Peace of God, Resurrection, Word of God
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He Is Risen
Mark 16:1-8 Oh, the things we forget when we have a job to do. Oh, the details we overlook. early in the morning, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome were heading to Jesus’ tomb to complete the … Continue reading
Posted in Easter
Tagged Christianity, Easter, Easter Sunday, Eternal Life, Faith, He is risen, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Resurrection
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The day after
Luke 23:50-56 As the sun set the evening before, Jesus, the one who was crucified, was laid in the tomb. For so many, grief was the only thing they would know as the sun rose again the day after. It … Continue reading
Finished
John 19:14-35 With three simple words, our Lord Jesus breaths a sigh of relief. His words offer up a cry of deliverance. Finally, after seemingly endless hours of pain and anguish, the suffering is ended. The work he has come … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Cross of Christ, Crucifixion, Crucifixion of Jesus, Death of Jesus, Forgiveness of sins, Good Friday, Gospel of John, It is finished, Jesus Christ, Repentance
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In the Beginning 