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Take heart
John 16:16-33 Somehow, things seemed much different. He wasn’t acting quite right. He was distant, preoccupied. Sure, he was right there with us, but his thoughts seemed million miles away. I only wish I understood why or how he could … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Hope
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, Gospel, Grief, Hope in Christ, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Spirituality, Suicide, Teaching of Jesus
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God is with you
Genesis 12:1-4 It is true that, because of technology and transportation, our world is becoming a smaller place. People often pick up, move from one place to another and settle in new places. Yet, there are places where many families … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham, Christian, Christianity, Faith, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Prayer, Repentance, Salvation, Small World, Spirituality
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The weight of the world
Isaiah 40:28-31 The weight of the world is a very heavy burden. But there comes a point in life that, no matter how strong our resolve, strength gives way to weariness. We have all been there. One thing is added … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Faith
Tagged Burden, Burn out, Christian, Christianity, Faith, hardship, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Perseverance, Prayer, Spiritual Strength, Spirituality, Strength, Struggle
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You can’t please everyone
Psalm 34:1-22 The old saying is alive and well, you can’t please everyone. No matter how good your intentions might be, someone at some time is going to express disappointment or concern with your effort. When this happens, it becomes … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Faith
Tagged Christianity, Confidence, Encouragement, Failure, Faith, Grace, Peace, Peace of Christ, Peace of God, Prayer, Psalms, Shame, Spirituality, Trust
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Seeking the kingdom
Matthew 6:25-34 So many of us get caught up on our hopes and dreams. When we are young, we become fixated on the future and the possibilities of what might be. Steps felt necessary are taken to make lofty goals … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Faith, Following Jesus, Grace, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Spirituality
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Words of Spirit and truth
John 6:48-69 How can this man give us his flesh to eat? He must be crazy. Some of the things he is saying are just too hard to believe. Such were the thoughts and comments of those who had been … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Holy Communion
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Eternal Life, Faith, God's Word, Grace, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus, Trust, Word of God
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The Father’s will
John 6:38-47 Who could know the will of God? So often, especially in times of great anticipation or distress, Christians might pray “please let it be your will.” In times such as these, our wants and our fears get in … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Faith, Following Jesus, God's will, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Prayer, Spirituality, will of God
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Doing the works of God
John 6:28-37 They have received the loaves and fishes. The great multitude ate their fill until all were satisfied. And they have chased Jesus to the other side of the sea wanting more. Even after Jesus exhorted them to spurn … Continue reading
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Tagged Bread from heaven, Bread of life, Christian, Christianity, Faith, Faith in Christ, Following Jesus, Jesus Christ, Spirituality, Works of God
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The bread that endures
John 6:22-27 In the recent past, there is something that has become a standard practice for many as they search for a new church home. Church shopping; that is the name given to the method of searching for one’s new … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Worship
Tagged Bread of life, Christian, Christianity, Faith, Following Jesus, Grace, Holy Communion, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Repentance, Spirituality
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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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