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Servant of All
Mark 9:30-41 What do you want to be when you grow up? That’s a question that we all faced at one time or another. Some probably wanted to be doctors or nurses. Some perhaps wanted to be a professional athlete. … Continue reading
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Tagged Disciple, First will be last, Jesus, Servant
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The Father’s will
Matthew 21:23-32 In the parable, Jesus said “A man had two sons.” Both of these sons were given direction to work in their father’s vineyard. One said no, but later went. The other said yes, but did not go. Which … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Faith, Following Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love your neighbor, Repentance, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus, Word of God
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Rest
Mark 6:30-46 The world is a busy place. Schedules and agendas are packed so tightly that, if left unchecked, they will do their best to consume people. Once a task is completed or an experience had, there is always something … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Faith, Following Jesus, Jesus Christ, Sabbath, Sabbath Day, Sabbath Rest
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Burning bushes
Exodus 3:1-12 As you begin reading this post, consider a few questions. When was the last time that you heard God speaking to you? When was the last time you actually became still so you could listen? And what was … Continue reading
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Tagged Burning bush, Christian, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Exodus, Faith, Faithful, Moses, Spirituality
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Jesus said “Go”
Matthew 28:16-20 When we hear our Lord give the Great Commission, we understand finally that our response to Christ’s resurrection is to go into the world and tell others the good news of God’s salvation. Most Christians can quote this … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Faith, Faithful, Great Commission, Spirituality, Word of God
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Teachers of faith
James 3:1-13 From the earliest of ages, even the most prolific pastors, theologians and Christian authors were first taught the faith by others. Parents, grandparents taught the faith in their homes. In churches, it is volunteer Sunday school teachers who … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Disciple, Faithful, Jesus Christ, Sunday school, Teachers, Teaching, Teaching faith
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Feed my sheep
John 21:1-19 Following the crucifixion and death of Christ, Peter seemed lost. So much had taken place in the three years since he had first encountered Jesus. At the beginning of their ministry, Peter was bold, but his assertiveness often … Continue reading
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Tagged Disciple, Discipleship, Easter, Grace, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Love your neighbor, Salvation, Servant, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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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
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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
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Washing feet
John 13:1-17 Dirty, filthy feet. That is what our Lord stooped so low to wash; the dirty, filthy feet of his closest companions. These are the feet of the twelve who dared take Jesus up on his invitation to follow … Continue reading
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Tagged Betrayed, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Faithful, Following Jesus, Holy Week, Jesus Christ, Jesus washing feet, Maundy Thursday, Washing feet
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