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Monthly Archives: October 2016
October 28, 2016
Acts 1:14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. This is the very first mention of Jesus’ brothers as being among the believers, or even those … Continue reading
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Tagged apostles, change, family, Jesus, Jesus' brothers, relationships
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October 27, 2016
John 17:20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message.” It has always been very meaningful to me that Jesus prayed for us today in the hours before … Continue reading
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Tagged agape, Christian unity, denominations, love, macro and micro, the family of God, unity
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October 26, 2016
John 17:15 “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” Often enough, conditions in the world, in life, make us want just to escape. That’s natural, but … Continue reading
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Tagged conflict avoidance, easy way out, maturity, parenting, spiritual warfare, struggle, suicide
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October 25, 2016
John 17:4 “I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” It is the prayer of every servant of God that they be able to make this statement before they leave this earth. … Continue reading
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Tagged duty, faithfulness, God's commendation, God's plans, life span, serving God, to-do list
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October 24, 2016
Luke 22:43-44 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. Under some circumstances, prayer can be really hard … Continue reading
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Tagged endurance, prayer, redemption, suffering, wimping out
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October 23, 2016
Luke 22:31-32 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” What a deeply meaningful incident! It … Continue reading
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Tagged failures, faith, pastoral ministry, Simon Peter, spiritual growth
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October 22, 2016
Luke 21:34 “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap.” It struck me as I was reading this just now … Continue reading
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Tagged being holy, condemnation, drinking, forgiveness, grace, righteousness, sin
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October 21, 2016
Luke 18:17 “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” The Japanese translates this, “cannot enter,” but this time it’s the NIV, backed up by various … Continue reading
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Tagged being adult, being childlike, evangelism, receiving from God, salvation
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October 20, 2016
Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Sometimes Jesus’ disciples asked Him to explain the meaning of His parables and sometimes He volunteered the meaning, but … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, giving up, losing hope, prayer, spiritual maturity, trusting God
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October 19, 2016
Luke 11:13 “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Luke 11 invites many comparisons … Continue reading
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