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Take heart
Matthew 14:23-33 At night, things are supposed to be peaceful and quiet. At the end of the day when we have settled in we look forward to rest. It’s time to sleep but, suddenly, something goes “bump.” Day or night, … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged Adversity, Being afraid, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Fear, Following Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Spirituality, Storms, Walk on water
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Faithful in relationships
Exodus 20:17 God invites us to live a life of fullness. God also knows we are covetous people wanting more than what is healthy and good. Sometimes our desire for material possessions leads us scheme against our neighbor to satisfy … Continue reading
Posted in Ten Commandments
Tagged Christianity, Covet, Coveting, Faithful, Fidelity, Marriage, Relationships, Tenth Commandment
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You shall not covet
You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. Exodus 20:17 It happens with the latest gadgets. It also happens when a friend purchases a new car, boat or other extravagance. They become the envy of others and sometimes, those who are … Continue reading
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Tagged Cheating, Christian, Christianity, Covet, Coveting, Dishonesty, Greed, Jesus Christ, Love your neighbor, Ten Commandments, Trust
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Sticks and stones
Matthew 7:1-5, Exodus 20:16. All too often, the words we use harm others. When we engage in gossip or innuendo, it often comes at another’s expense. It is no simple task to undo the harm that results. The sad truth … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, false witness, gossip, Jesus Christ, lies, Love your neighbor, rumors, Sticks and stones, Teaching of Jesus, Ten Commandments
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To honor our parents
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 As God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses, He did so inviting the children of … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Father, Fifth Commandment, Fourth Commandment, Honor father and mother, Love of God, Mother, Parents, Spirituality
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Remember the Sabbath Day
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. Exodus 20:8-10 People today are so busy and distracted that … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Jesus Christ, Praise, Remember the Sabbath Day, Spirituality, Ten Commandments, Third Commandment, Worship
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God of deliverance
And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:1-3 Hear these … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, First Commandment, God's Word, Holy Scripture, Spirituality, Ten Commandments
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The evidence of love
John 10:19-42 There is an old saying that suggests actions speak louder than words. When people say “I love you,” the evidence is not in their spoken words, but their acts of kindness. Absent of any display of affection or … Continue reading
Posted in Love your neighbor
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Jesus Christ, Love, Love of God, Love one another, Love your neighbor, Word of God
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Power of prayer
James 5:13-18 Most Christians, at one time or another, have asked someone to pray for them. There is little doubt that as you read this, you also remember a time when you asked someone to pray for you. Praying for … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Faith, Faithful, Grace, Love of God, Power of Prayer, Pray
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Sin no more
John 7:53-8:11 “Go and sin no more.” Did Jesus really say that to the woman standing before him? Did he expect that she was able to live such a life? Remember, she was just brought to Jesus by a group … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Bible, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Following Jesus, Forgiveness, Forgiveness of sins, Grace, Teaching of Jesus
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