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“We would see Jesus”
John 12:21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. It was a great feast which hosted a large number of people. These feasts might be considered festivals with visitors coming from surrounding cities. Attractions and readily available merchandise lined the narrow, […]
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We must Walk after the Spirit!
2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you–unless, of course, you fail the test? NIV Romans 8:8-9 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the […]
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The LORD is on my side
Psalm 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? It’s a small passage of scripture that often captivates my thoughts. In most cases I begin with the end in mind, i.e., the result based on the premise, but in this case the psalmist puts the Lord […]
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Sacrifice of Praise
It was David, the ultimate worship leader, who wrote that God inhabits the praises of His people. David presented this idea that praise is a form of construction in which the Lord Almighty dwells. Most Christians of any length of time have heard this truth. Yet I wonder if we have considered the cost of […]
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Conviction
When Joseph refused the advances of Potiphar’s wife he said, “how can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” Not only did Joseph believe that adultery was sinful, “great wickedness”, he also believed that God was watching him even if Potiphar was not, but it was more than just being caught that held […]
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words of my mouth …
Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Upon review, it is clear that David prayed about what he would say when he concluded praying. He wanted his words to be acceptable in the sight of the […]
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“everything mom”
Moses was born in a very chaotic time. Pharaoh was on a war path, killing every young male child he could find. In a bold move, Moses’ mother, Jochebed, hid him from the Egyptian’s wrath. But after three months there was no safe place left to hide. It was then that she weaved a basket; […]
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Leaven
It was a simple error when the disciples forgot to bring bread for their journey across the sea. They had other food supplies, but someone left the bread. Jesus took the opportunity to launch a life-lesson that resonates yet today. He said, Mark 8:15 “…beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven […]
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Except a man be born again …
In the 40 days after the resurrection, as Jesus tarried with His disciples, He foretold of the Holy Ghost giving them power to be witnesses (Act 1:8). Those were among the last few words that the Lord spoke before He ascended into Heaven from the Mount of Olives. Those words echoed in their minds as […]
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BE the sacrifice
Recent discovery depicts a long list of challenges facing the 21st century church. It’s not uncommon to find opposition from governments or laws at the forefront. Maintaining doctrines, complex family issues, and the moral morass, which has become our lot, also climbs into those top spots. Yet I see something greater afflicting our times. Notwithstanding the […]