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Avoiding “Sudden Speech Syndrome”
When Jesus was transfigured on the mountain (in the presence of Peter, James and John), His heavenly glory burned bright as the sun. Excited by what he saw, Peter immediately began talking of his plan for monuments, but the scripture … Continue reading
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Christ
“Who do men say that I, the Son of Man am?” – Matthew 16:13 NKJV There have always been various opinions of Jesus; even during His earthly ministry. When He asked the disciples what the “word on the street” was, … Continue reading
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Heaviness
Jesus sighed. The reality of sin’s weight on the world moved Jesus to express a heaviness through what we call a “sigh”. Even though a “sigh” isn’t verbal speech, we know what it means. It’s a pause that reflects something … Continue reading
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Wisdom 19.21
“Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s decree will stand.” – Proverbs 19:21 HCSB There’s an old saying among carpenters, “Measure twice, cut once.”, because after the cut is made, it can’t be undone. Perhaps it’s a … Continue reading
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Powerless
The disciples knew empowerment, but they also knew weakness. In Mark chapter 6 records where they were sent out by Jesus with the power over evil spirits and to heal. Afterwards, they returned with stories of demons being cast out and … Continue reading
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Perceptions
Jesus was a carpenter. Compared to creating the universe, a hammer would’ve been easy to get the “swing” of. But for those who knew Him growing up, the image of a tradesman was fixed in their minds, and that’s all … Continue reading
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Reaching
Pride and fear can build walls of separation. There was a woman in the Gospels who’d suffered from a bleeding affliction for twelve years. In addition to the obvious physical challenges, she would have also been considered perpetually “unclean” according … Continue reading
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Peace
Storms are powerful displays of nature, and when seasons change, the weather can get nasty. In our personal life, “changing winds” can also bring a storm. In the Gospels, there’s a pivotal moment where the disciples sailed into rough seas while Jesus … Continue reading
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Tiny
Big results in God’s kingdom often start very small. Jesus explained it this way: “To what shall we liken the Kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed which, when it is … Continue reading
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Sowing
The seed parable is a powerful illustration. Found in Luke 8:4-15, it describes four different results of the same seed falling onto the ground. A combining of the story with Jesus’ explanation paints four different pictures: The Hard Soil-no fruit at all (seed stolen … Continue reading
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Labels
People will label you various ways; “nice”, “mean”, “attractive”, “talented”, “clumsy”, etc. Some are welcome-some aren’t. In the Bible, there’s a lot of people who knew about labels. One of them encountered Jesus while in a lifestyle so “colorful” the entire … Continue reading
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Burdens
Sometimes the journey of faith is filled with “stumped toes” and “skinned knees”. Do you ever feel like sitting down, tending to your wounds, and giving up? If so, you’re not alone. Jesus understands your struggles. Think about that for … Continue reading
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Humility
Don’t confuse humility with weakness. A person can be in a position of weakness, or forced into submission, and still not have humility. Humility only comes when there is a decision of the will. A strong will can be a … Continue reading
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Rock
Wise builders start with a solid foundation. If the substructure is faulty, what’s above will eventually crumble. Jesus said not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” shall enter the Kingdom. Consider His words: “Many will say to Me in that day, … Continue reading
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Wisdom 18.10
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” -Proverbs 18:10 NKJV In ancient times, a “tower” was where people knew to go for security and provisions during an attack. As the … Continue reading
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Fruit
In several different ways, scripture points to fruit as the mark of a disciple’s life. For example, Jesus said: “You will know them by their fruits.” – Matthew 7:15a NKJV Sometimes fruit can be clearly seen (like an orchard). Other … Continue reading
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Pathways
The life of a disciple is not readily understood or embraced by popular culture. Consider how Jesus described the contrast: “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 3-5-17
“I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my … Continue reading
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Judged
No one likes being judged; especially by someone else’s standards. Jesus gave a rule we call “golden”: “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew … Continue reading
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Worry
Do you ever struggle with letting God be in charge without trying to look over His shoulder to see if He’s doing it right? Jesus spoke on several occasions about the subject of worry. As He pointed out the simple … Continue reading
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