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Duty
Feeling better about oneself seems to be the goal of many spiritual pursuits today, but there are some scripture passages that totally contrast the “greeting-card-quotes”. For example, when the disciples asked Jesus to “increase their faith”, He identified the power … Continue reading
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Found
The good news about “lostness” is “foundness”. Luke 15:1-32 records where Jesus told three parables back-to-back about “found things”. He started with a shepherd searching for a sheep who declared, “…I have found my sheep that was lost!” Then He … Continue reading
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Exalted
When it comes to a potter’s work…the clay doesn’t get a say. In the same way, none of us had a say in the skill-set, aptitude or body we were born with; that was God’s creative hand. He also holds … Continue reading
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Life
If you’re a child of God, you not only have physical breath passed down from Adam, but spiritual life from the Second Adam-Jesus (Romans 5:12-21). As we go, the joy of the Lord and the seeds of life go with … Continue reading
Required
God is not a cosmic abstract or blank canvas to project self-centered notions onto. He has specific characteristics and has revealed Himself to us (through the Person of Christ, and His Word). However, we can easily find ourselves drifting toward … Continue reading
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Divine Friendship
Consider the privilege of divine friendship. Jesus described His followers this way: “You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.” – John 15:14 NKJV The Creator and Righteous Judge of the universe not only provided a way … Continue reading
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Fear
Fear can be paralyzing. It’s mentioned throughout the scriptures, with stories of people fearing each other, fearing to follow God’s instructions, fearing the presence of angels, fearing death, etc. There are also the words “do not fear”, and Jesus instructing … Continue reading
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Conformity
The pressure to conform is part of life. Even within church circles, there are those who position themselves as the guardians of all things “acceptable”. Jesus spoke of such people, and one of His statements about them was this: “Beware … Continue reading
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Being
One of the biggest struggles in the life of faith is the pressure to “do”. Whether it’s spoken, unspoken, self-imposed, or “others-imposed”, the expectation to be “doing” something for Christ can distract from the powerful reality of “being” something in … Continue reading
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Know
What do you know to be true? In John chapter 9 a man born blind is miraculously healed by Jesus. Afterwards, the Jewish leadership verbally attacked the man and his story; questioning his integrity and disassociating him from the synagogue. … Continue reading
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Free
Cultural shifts often promise new liberty, but only deliver old bondage in new ways. There’s only one form of true personal liberty; “Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, ‘If you abide in My word, you are My … Continue reading
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And
The word “and” makes a difference. For example, it can cause anxiety, like “The meeting is tomorrow AND the report is due”, it can bring a smile, like “Grandma’s coming AND she’s bringing a cake.”, etc. When it comes to spiritual … Continue reading
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Help!
Admission of weak faith can be the beginning of moving forward. For example, Mark records that a father brought his son to be healed from an evil spirit and the disciples couldn’t help him. Later, when Jesus arrived, the father … Continue reading
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Life Between Good Friday and Easter
Life can sometimes feel like the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter. In other words, current events aren’t validating faith…at all. Think about the thoughts of Jesus’ followers that day. They would have questioned their beliefs, wrestled with anger, and … Continue reading
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Good Friday-Before the Cross was Gold it was Rugged
The cross is a familiar object. It’s been fashioned into jewelry, wall art, and various household trinkets, but before it was gold (or silver, etc.), it was rugged. I. It was rugged by design As a symbol – The Romans … Continue reading
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Listening
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 Opinions about Jesus have always varied; even during His earthly ministry. When He asked the disciples what the “word on the street” was, they responded … Continue reading
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Heaviness
Jesus sighed. The reality of sin’s effects 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 a … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 3-25-18
“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:3-4 NKJV A heart trusting in … Continue reading
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Powerless
The disciples knew power, 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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