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Beautiful feet
Romans 10:1-15 It goes without saying, our feet aren’t our most attractive attribute. Yet, the human foot is wonderfully designed by our creator. Our feet carry us places; hold us up on sure footing. Feet can be graceful and athletic; … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship
Tagged Beautiful Feet, Blood of Christ, Body of Christ, God loves you, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Love, Love your neighbor, Servant of God
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Inheriting the kingdom
Mark 10:17-27 The rich young man doesn’t understand. Even as he kept the commandments, he just can’t bear to separate himself from his worldly possessions. Instead of inheriting eternal life, he went away dejected. He could not claim the promise … Continue reading
Posted in Devotions, Forgiveness
Tagged Christianity, Eternal Life, Faith, Following Jesus, Grace, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God
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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
Posted in Discipleship, Easter
Tagged Disciple, Discipleship, Easter, Grace, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Love your neighbor, Salvation, Servant, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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Changing the rules
Luke 24:1-9 The rule is, when your heart stops beating and you quit breathing, you die. But God’s raising Jesus changes the rules. The resurrection changes the rules of the world, of life and death. Everything is changed. Suddenly we … Continue reading
Posted in Easter
Tagged Change the rules, Christianity, Empty Tomb, Eternal Life, Forgiveness, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Resurrection, Rules, Salvation
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The armor of God
Ephesians 6:11-20 No one ever said life was going to be easy, and no one promised things would always go your way. Surely, we live in a harsh world, one rife with sudden twists and turns. Does this sound familiar? … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Prayer
Tagged Apostle Paul, Armor of God, Christianity, Ephesians, Faith, Gospel, Holy Gospel, Jesus Christ, Temptation
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Highest praise
Acts 3:1-10 Watching children walking on a sandy beach behind their parents, you might notice how they lengthen each stride so as to walk in the footsteps of the one who leads them. Following the path set by a parent … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship
Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Following Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love your neighbor, Miracles, Praise, Sharing faith
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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
Posted in Easter
Tagged Disciple, Doubting Thomas, Easter, Faith, Jesus Christ, Lord and God, Lords Prayer, Spirituality
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He Is Risen
Mark 16:1-8 Oh, the things we forget when we have a job to do. Oh, the details we overlook. early in the morning, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome were heading to Jesus’ tomb to complete the … Continue reading
Posted in Easter
Tagged Christianity, Easter, Easter Sunday, Eternal Life, Faith, He is risen, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Resurrection
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Finished
John 19:14-35 With three simple words, our Lord Jesus breaths a sigh of relief. His words offer up a cry of deliverance. Finally, after seemingly endless hours of pain and anguish, the suffering is ended. The work he has come … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Cross of Christ, Crucifixion, Crucifixion of Jesus, Death of Jesus, Forgiveness of sins, Good Friday, Gospel of John, It is finished, Jesus Christ, Repentance
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Assurance and hope in Christ
Mark 14:17-31, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 In the night in which he was betrayed, Jesus took bread, broke it, and gave it to his disciples. These are words of assurance. From the time the Israelites wandered in the wilderness, through the … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Holy Communion
Tagged Christianity, Eucharist, Forgiveness, Holy Communion, Hope in Christ, Jesus Christ, Lamb of God, Last Supper, Sacrament, Sacrament of the Altar
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