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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
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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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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
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Tagged Bread of life, Christian, Christianity, Faith, Following Jesus, Grace, Holy Communion, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Repentance, 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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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
Posted in Forgiveness, 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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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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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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