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Category Archives: Life Style
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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Start All Over Again
Read Amos 5:1-7, Luke 17:5-10 Today we hear from the prophet Amos. In broad terms the situation he is writing about is this. A relatively small group of people are living extremely well.They believe that their prosperity is a sign … Continue reading
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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 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
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God Loves You, Even If You Turn Away
Read Luke 15:11-32 I have always sympathized with the older son in this story. One day, as he returns to the house, he hears music and dancing. There’s a party going on. He discovers that the party is being given … Continue reading
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Who Is In Control Of Your Life?
Read Luke 13:31-35 On August 9, 1173 construction began on a building intended to be the bell tower of the San Marco Cathedral in Pisa, Italy. Within five years the building began to tilt to the north. As the centuries went … 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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Jesus Always Always Offers Good News In The Midst Of Bad news
Read Luke 4:14-30 God has affirmed that Jesus is God’s son, the Messiah, the Anointed One, sent to save and not condemn the world. Jesus has withstood the temptation of the devil, who has tried to turn him away fro … 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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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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