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The Riches of God’s Grace
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us.” Ephesian...
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At the Mercy of the Waves
“…it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself…It is the Lord who judges me.” 1...
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Learning to Sow Generously
“The point is this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. Each person...
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Keeping in Step with the Spirit
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desir...
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Reject Apathy
“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know yo...
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Spill Out Love
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if ther...
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A Lamp to Our Feet
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 Do you ever feel a little bit lost? Or maybe you’re unsure of how to make a c...
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Too Many Choices
“There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Fat...
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Are You Still Salty?
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be ...
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We Are Here to Serve
“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come ...
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The Simple Ministry of Presence
Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what He taught. But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jes...
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Building Your Spiritual Muscles
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-con...
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Stop Staring at the Fence
“The thief comes in only to kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have in abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lay...
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What Makes Up the Kingdom of God
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Chr...
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Are You Using Gracious Words?
“Gracious words are like honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.” Proverbs 16:24 I’ve been convicted lately about the words coming ...
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Meditating on God’s Word
“I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.” Psalm 119:48 I am currently reading Justin W...
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Let the Light In
“…for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is goo...
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Growing In Patience
“Love is patient, love is kind.” 1 Corinthians 13:4 “Mom, you need to sing my patience song!” my three year old chirps from the back of the car, eve...
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Getting Quiet
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.” Psalm 37:7 In my current season of life, I find it very hard to find times where I am truly q...
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Is Weakness a Bad Thing?
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 This verse is one of my favorites and it makes me thi...
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An Incredible Adventure
“And so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, ‘Do not be afraid; from now on you will be ...
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Are You a Doer or a Hearer?
“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is l...
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The Lord is Our Shepherd
“For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when...
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God's Rules
“Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.” Psalm 119:18 When I grumble and complain about the circumstances of my day, I am ...
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Are You Tempted to Hide?
“Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not hav...
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Worth Leaving Everything and Following
“Peter answered him, “We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, at the renewal o...
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Leave Everything and Follow Me
“And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.” Luke 5:11 (Further reading Luke 5:1-10) Jesus demands we giv...
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Building Your House on the Rock
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down,...
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But I Say to You
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ...
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Be Hospitable Everywhere You Go
“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” - Romans 12:13 When I think of the word hospitality, what comes to mind is usu...