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Love your neighbor
Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:14–18 As John writes in his first epistle letter, “Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer.” Reading this passage, two things came to mind. First, is that love is the exact opposite of murder. When … Continue reading
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Accepting truth
Luke 18:31-43 Jesus told them plainly; once they reached Jerusalem, he would be turned over to the Gentiles, be beaten and then killed. Yet on the third day, God would raise him from the grave. Even as we know this … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Discipleship, Faith, Faithful, Forgiveness, Healing miracle, Jesus Christ, Repentance
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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
Posted in Faith, Mission
Tagged Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Faith, Following Jesus, Jesus Christ, Sabbath, Sabbath Day, Sabbath Rest
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Peace
Mark 4:35-41 While the storm was raging, Jesus was in the back of the boat. The twelve were frantic, thinking that at any given moment all would be lost. Finally, overcome by fear they call out to Jesus; “Teacher, do … Continue reading
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Tagged Addiction, Christian, Depression, Faith, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Loneliness, Peace, Salvation, Spirituality, Storms
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Who is Jesus?
Mark 8:27-38 Who do you say Jesus is? Messiah? Lord? What about Savior or Lamb of God? There are many other attributes for Jesus that could be written, but what do all these things mean? When asked by a non-believer, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Repentance, Resurrection, Salvation, Spirituality, Word of God
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God loves you
1 John 3:1-11 “God loves you just the way you are.” On the surface, this statement has an element of truth. God loves you. But simply thinking God loves you just the way you are does not tell the whole … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Repentance, Spirituality
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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
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Tagged Adversity, Being afraid, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Fear, Following Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Spirituality, Storms, Walk on water
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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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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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