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Category Archives: Church
Jesus In The Voting Booth
Read Ephesians 1:8b-23 There was a time in the United States when the presence of a Christian church in a neighborhood was a positive feature, even if you didn’t belong to that church. But today, if you want to build … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Discernment, Discipleship, Enlightenment, God's grace, God's Will, Hope, Jesus, Life Style, Power, Purpose, Trusting God, Uncategorized, Voting
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Loving The Unlovable
Read I Timothy 2:1-7 It’s isn’t easy to pray for people we don’t like. For example, when I’m driving in my car and somebody cuts me off, or blows their horn at me hecause I don’t hit the gas pedal … Continue reading
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The Holy Spirit Will Let You Know When it’s Time to Go With What You Know
Read Acts 2:1-24, 32-33, 36 Why is it that some churches in the same geographical area are effective in proclaiming the gospel and making disciples, and others aren’t? To say it another way, “why do some churches fulfill their mission, … Continue reading
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The Peace of Jesus Is Available To Everyone And Anyone
Read John 20:19-31 According to the gospel of Luke, on the first Easter morning, Mary Magdalene told the disciples of Jesus that she had just seen him alive and even talked with him that morning. But they didn’t believe her. However, according … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Easter, Faith, God's grace, Good News, Hope, Jesus, Life Style, Peace, Uncategorized
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When Jesus Was On The Cross, You And I Were On His Mind
Read Luke 19:28-40, Luke 23:32-34, John 1:1-14a There was a time when I had the idea that over the ages God tried various approaches to saving people like me. I believed he warned people that they were doomed if they … Continue reading
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Get Off The Treadmill Of Life – Find A Time And Place To Pray
Read Luke 9:28-36 About 20 years ago my wife, Joan, was seriously injured in an automobile accident. Her rehabilitation process included exercising on a treadmill. I also used it, just to see what it was like. I quickly discovered that … Continue reading
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Why We Need The Holy Spirit
Read Acts 8:4-25 Simon the magician amazes and captivates the people of Samaria with his powerful magic. They call him “the Power of God…”. But along comes Philip. Performing miracles and signs in the name of Jesus. Healing people. Casting … Continue reading
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Jesus Is Coming Again
Read Luke 21:5-11,25-36, Acts 1:6-7, Revelation 22:20 Yesterday was the first Sunday in Advent. In the secular world, especially in the USA, this means it’s time to begin the rush to begin Christmas shopping, decorating, and partying in earnest. And let’s … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Bible, Christmas, Church, Discernment, Enlightenment, Faith, God's grace, Good News, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Life Style, Uncategorized
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Why Do We Need Church?
Read Hebrews 10:19-25 How often have you heard someone say “I don’t have to go to church. I believe in God. I’m a good person. I can talk to God anywhere. So why should I go to church?” Maybe you’ve … Continue reading
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The Purpose of Tradition
Read Mark 7:1-23 As the play Fiddler on the Roof opens, we see and hear a fiddler playing his fiddle (violin) on a roof. Rabbi Tevye explains to the audience that “without our traditions our lives would be as shaky as … Continue reading
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