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Category Archives: Discernment
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
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Faith Produces Hope In Hopeless Situations
One of my favorite activities each year is my participation in the annual Memorial Day parade. As I prepared for this again a few days ago, I thought about the meaning of this holiday and this parade, It’s one of … 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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To Experience God’s Will Fulfilled In Your Life, Respond To God’s Call With An Attitude Of Humble Trust
Read Acts 9:32-43 Today’s suggested scripture reading tells how Peter, a disciple of Jesus, conducted two miracles. The first was an instant healing of a man with a long-term illness. The second was bringing a dead woman back to life. Think about … 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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What Do You Really Think Of Jesus?
Read Luke 2:22-40 When I worked in New York, long before the thought ever crossed my mind that one day I would be a pastor, I always enjoyed the last two weeks of the year. Aside from therreligious significance of … 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
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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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Put On The Armor Of God And Share In God’s Final Victory Over Evil
Read Ephesians 6:10-20 In a few weeks we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. When this good news was announced in the United States, a massive victory celebration broke out in Times Square in New York … Continue reading
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