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Least of these
Matthew 25:31-45 Ten dollars – that is all it was. But to the man on the corner, you know, the one you and I, and so many others, pass by each day, to him it may as well have been … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship
Tagged Charity, Christian, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Faith, Faithful, Gospel, Grace, Holy Scripture, Homeless, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Love your neighbor, Poor, Poverty, Prayer, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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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
Posted in Discipleship
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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What do you want me to do?
Mark 10:46-52 “What do you want me to do for you?” Imagine standing at the feet of Jesus and he asks you this question. We read of two instances within Mark’s Gospel that this happens. The first occurrence is when … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Forgiveness
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Faith, Gospel, Healing miracle, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Prayer, Word of God
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Idols are nothing
Mark 3:22-35, Isaiah 44:9-20 How foolish we are; how misguided are our thoughts. Too often, superstitions and charms get in the way of faith. Who remembers carrying a lucky rabbit’s foot as a child? Who recalls possessing a four leafed … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged Beelzebel, Christianity, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Idolatry, Idols, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Luck, Lucky charm, Spirituality, Superstitions, Teaching of Jesus, Unclean spirits
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Take heart
John 16:16-33 Somehow, things seemed much different. He wasn’t acting quite right. He was distant, preoccupied. Sure, he was right there with us, but his thoughts seemed million miles away. I only wish I understood why or how he could … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Hope
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, Gospel, Grief, Hope in Christ, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Spirituality, Suicide, Teaching of Jesus
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Why Jesus matters
Mark 2:13-17 Who is Jesus and why does he matter? The first part of this question is simple enough to answer. Jesus is God’s only begotten Son. He is our Lord and Savior. So here we have the simple answer … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Confession, Eternal Life, Faith, Forgiveness, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Repentance, Spirituality
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God’s never failing word
John 21:20-25, Psalm 119:105-112 The number of gadgets we have to make life simpler is amazing. The gadgets on my desk alone connect me to a world of information and allow me to speak to and see people all over … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, Faith, Gospel, Holy Scripture, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Spirituality, Word of God
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Do not be afraid
John 6:16-21 It is not a secret, I love to watch powerful thunder storms. I love to watch them especially at night when the thunder shatters the quiet of the night and then lightning flashes so bright that one must … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged Christianity, Fear, Gospel, Jesus calms the storm, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Savior, Storms, Thunderstorms, Trust, Walks on water
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What do you say?
John 1:19-28 There is a buzzword getting plenty of attention in churches. Discipleship. Churches across the Christian spectrum seem to be on fire for discipleship. In Matthew’s gospel, we hear Jesus’ words “Go make disciples.” And so we go. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship
Tagged Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Faith, Following Jesus, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Spirituality
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Give thanks for the faithful
Colossians 1:1-14 How often do you find yourself praying for someone? It is likely that you often pray for those who are sick, facing difficulties or for safe travels of a friend. But when you pray, how often do you … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer
Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, Faith, Faithful, Gospel, Thankfulness
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