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Gathered at the table
Matthew 26:17-30 Gathered around the Passover table, Jesus reclined with his disciples for one final meal, one last teaching moment, one last time to show them the depths to which God was willing to go in order to save his … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Communion
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Eternal Life, Eucharist, Faith, Faithful, Following Jesus, Gospel, Grace, Holy Communion, Holy Scripture, Holy Week, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Last Supper, Prayer, Repentance, Sacrament, Salvation, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus, Word of God
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Cleansed
Matthew 21:1-17 Not long after Jesus entered Jerusalem he entered the temple. Out in the streets of the city he was showered with shouts of “Hosanna!” as people celebrated his coming. Inside the temple much the same took place that … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Cleanse the Temple, Eternal Life, Faith, Faithful, Following Jesus, Forgiveness, Gospel, Grace, Holy Scripture, Hosanna, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus cleanses the temple, Kingdom of God, Palm Sunday, Repentance, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus, Temple, Trust
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Save us
Matthew 21:1-11 As Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem, crowds of people greeted him as they would greet their king. They waved palm branches in the air, threw down their cloaks to cover his path, all the while shouting “Hosanna” … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, Blessed, Christian, Christianity, Confession, Faith, Faithful, Gospel, Grace, Holy Scripture, Holy Week, Hosanna, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Palm Sunday, Prayer, Repentance, Resurrection, Salvation, Save us, Spirituality, Word of God
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Life assurance
John 6:35-51, Hebrews 11:1-12, Genesis 12:1-7 Certainly, a large percentage of people reading this devotion have life insurance. The same goes for those who own houses or automobiles. Insurance provides an element of hope in times of adversity. We pay … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Discipleship, Eternal Life, Faith, Faithful, Gospel, Grace, Insurance, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life insurance, Prayer, Salvation, Spirituality
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Normal
2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Normal. Now there is a word we all have used plenty of times recently. We all want things to get back to normal. Schools are closed. Restaurants are take out only. Grocery stores are sold out of … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Crisis, Faith, Faithful, Gospel, Grace, Hand sanitizer, Healing miracle, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Normal, Prayer, Repentance, Spirituality, Word of God
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Everlasting joy
John 11: 17-44 The room is dimly lit and the atmosphere is one of quiet anticipation. The emotional toll is paid at first with tears. In time, smiles may come to the faces of loved ones who share stories while … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Death, End of life, Eternal Life, Faith, Faithful, Gospel, Grace, Grief, Healing miracle, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Lazarus, Mourning, Prayer, Raising Lazarus, Resurrection, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus, Terminal illness
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Do not be anxious
Matthew 6:25-34 Some mornings it just doesn’t pay to read the papers or watch the news on television. One click of the remote and a restful sleep gives way to the harsh reality of our broken world. Military conflicts, economic … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged Anxious, Anxiousness, Christian, Christianity, Faith, Faithful, Illness, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Prayer, Sickness, Spirituality, Trust, Worry
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Seeking Jesus
Mark 1:29-45 Who is looking for Christ? According to Peter, everyone is. Ever since his first healing miracle, from the day he freed a demon possessed man, even until today, everyone is looking for Jesus. Some just don’t know it. … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
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Jesus, have mercy
Luke 17:11-19 Because of the world-wide pandemic, people throughout the land are experiencing something called “social distancing.” Who could have conceived such a notion that the human family, which thrives on personal contact, would be called to distance one’s self … Continue reading
Posted in Healing
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Faith, Faithful, Following Jesus, Gospel, Grace, Healing miracle, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Mask, Mercy, Quarentine, Repentance, Shelter in Place, Social Distancing, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus, Ten Lepers, Trust
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Imitators of God’s love
Ephesians 5:1-20; John 9:1-12, 35-38 It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Those whom we imitate serve as examples, role models, mentors. We imitate their behavior, striving to meet their example. In short, we want to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, Discipleship, Ephesians, Flattery, Gospel, Grace, Holy Scripture, Imitator, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Love of God, Love your neighbor, Role model, Spirituality, Word of God
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