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Don’t worry, be happy
Philippians 4:1-9 There was a song released in 1988 imploring its hearers to put away the worries of the world and simply enjoy life. Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” is certainly a nice little tune that might make us … Continue reading
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Tagged Devotions, Following Jesus, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Joyful, Love of God, Morning devotions, Prayer, Rejoice, Rejoice always
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For the sake of sinners
Matthew 9:9-17 Once, I met a man named Greg. Greg was homeless. He was one whom society overlooked or avoided. Still, Greg was a member of our community, a person created by God, a sinner in need of redemption. Who … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Repentance, Salvation, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus, Word of God
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Do you love God?
John 14:15-31 “Do you love God?” To good Christian folk this question seems to have an obvious answer, of course we love God. Before we answer too quickly, perhaps we should consider another question; “Do we keep his commandments?” The … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Uncategorized
Tagged Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Love God, Love of God, Love your neighbor, Repentance, Spirituality
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Calling on God by name
Exodus 3:1-15 Our names identify not only who we are, but also where we come from. Names remind us of our heritage. They are a vital link to past generations. When we speak of those whom we love we tend … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Exodus, Faith, God's Word, I AM, Love of God, Name of God, Word of God
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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
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Tagged Christianity, Easter, Easter Sunday, Eternal Life, Faith, He is risen, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Resurrection
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Always in Christ
Romans 8:31-39 Depression; clinical depression. It is not something understood by those who do not suffer from it. It isn’t simply a mood or a sullen disposition. Depression is a chronic condition, an imbalance, an affliction. Such depression can take … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Healing
Tagged Christianity, Clinical Depression, Depression, Disorders, Faith, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Prayer, Spirituality
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The power of God’s love
Mark 5:1-20 In our world today, we seldom hear of demons seizing control of someone’s life. But in reality, the powers of evil manifest themselves in many ways. Satan’s demonic helpers are more than capable of throwing someone’s life into … Continue reading
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Tagged demons, Evil spirits, Faith, Healing miracle, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Miracles, Spirituality, Unclean spirits, Word of God
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The Emmaus Road
Luke 24:13-35 The road to Emmaus, as traveled by two disciples, was one of abandoned hope and broken hearts. Early in the week they greeted Jesus as their king. Days later, Jesus was crucified. Instead of their King’s triumph, they … Continue reading
Posted in Easter
Tagged Easter, Faith, Following Jesus, Gospel, Grace, Holy Scripture, Love of God, Resurrection, Road to Emmaus
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The upper room
John 13:1-38, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 If we were in the upper room the night Jesus was handed over, we would have been in the same boat as the apostles. There is no way they could have imagined the unfolding of … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, Holy Communion, Holy Week, Jesus, Love of God, Maundy Thursday, Worship
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Make no distinctions
James 2:1-13 The hypothetical situation lifted up by James, that of two men from widely differing circumstances coming into the assembly, is something that happens often in the life of the Church. People from all walks of life, rich and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Evangelism, Following Jesus, Judgment, Love of God, Love your neighbor, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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