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Perspective; May 22, 2024


2 Corinthians 7:5 For when we came into Macedonia, this body of ours had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn–conflicts on the outside, fears within. Sometimes we forget what the early believers went through, just as we … Continue reading

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In Christ; March 31, 2024


John 20:17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and … Continue reading

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Fulfillment; February 16, 2024


Revelation 21:3-4 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be … Continue reading

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Joy; December 24, 2023


Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. I have no idea how many times I’ve written on this verse, because it’s … Continue reading

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Joy and Thanks; November 26, 2023


2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. This church is having our Thanksgiving celebration today, and there is nothing for which … Continue reading

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Trusting God; September 4, 2023


John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me.” After the Passover supper and Judas leaves, Jesus starts teaching His closest disciples in what is called the Upper Room Discourse. There is … Continue reading

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God’s Schedule; August 28, 2023


John 11:5-6 Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. Yet when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days. It is of intense interest that it was precisely because Jesus loved Martha, Mary, … Continue reading

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Trusting the Creator; June 27, 2023


Matthew 8:27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” I referenced this incident yesterday in contrast to the faith of the Roman centurion, but it’s certainly worth … Continue reading

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Worry; June 25, 2023


Matthew 6:27 “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life ?” Worry is poisonous. It multiplies the damage negative events have on us. Jesus told us very clearly that in this world we will have … Continue reading

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Salvation; May 28, 2023


Isaiah 12:2 “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” This brief chapter is one of many reasons I like Isaiah … Continue reading

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