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Drinking the cup
Matthew 20:17-28 On his way to Jerusalem, the mother of James and John requested that her sons be given places of honor when Christ comes into his kingdom, one on his right, one on his left. Jesus looked at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Faith, Following Jesus, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Love of God, Love your neighbor, Salvation, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus, Word of God
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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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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
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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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Blessed
Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed are the poor in Spirit. Blessed are those who mourn. Blessed are the meek. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds … Continue reading
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Tagged Beatitudes, Blessed, Blessing, Christianity, Following Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Spirituality
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Rich or poor
Mark 10:17-31 I know a woman who does not have much to live on, but she would be offended if I said she was poor. Eleanor does not consider herself to be one of the poor ones. Yes, she has … Continue reading
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Disciples follow
Matthew 4:17-22 What was it that Jesus noticed about Simon and his brother Andrew? They were merely simple fishermen casting their nets. The same might be asked of James and John. They were not doing anything out of the ordinary. … Continue reading
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Disciples give
Mark 10:17-27, 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 The rich man walked away dejected. He had many possessions, or did he? Who can really say that the things within their grasp are truly their possessions? Are not all things from God? Certainly all … Continue reading
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Disciples pray
Matthew 6:5-15 As our Lord Jesus teaches his disciple to pray, notice he does not say “if you pray” but “when you pray.” God commands his children to pray. God wants us to be in relationship with him, expressing our … Continue reading
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