Tag: Jesus
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Nurturing Trust
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” – Matthew 6:26 (NIV) I spend 2-3 days a week working out of town, and during those times, I stay overnight at…
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Exceeding Expectations by Going Beyond God’s Call
Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV) – “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” As believers, we are called to…
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Embracing the Cost: Freedom to Share the Gospel
Acts 4:18-20 (ESV) – “So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered them, ‘Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak of…
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Spiritual Investments, Investing in the Eternal
In a world filled with financial endeavors and material pursuits, we often find ourselves diligently investing in various aspects of our lives. We invest in our retirement through 401Ks, in our homes and real estate, in education, and even in the cars we drive. These investments hold value and importance, helping secure our future and…
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Cultivating the Ritual of Sharing Jesus
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV) – “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Last…
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Living Epistles: The Story Our Actions Tell
As we journey through life, our actions become the living epistles that tell the story of our spiritual life. Each day, we have the opportunity to leave a trail of faith, love, and righteousness that can inspire and lead others to Christ. Our actions should reflect the transforming power of God’s grace in our lives…
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Listening More, Speaking Less: Embracing God’s Design for Our Ears and Mouth
Scripture: James 1:19-20 (NIV) – “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” When a parent welcomes their first child into the world, they embark on an incredible journey…
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Hooked, Caught and Captured
James 3:3-12 (ESV) 3 If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. 4 Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. 5 So also the tongue is…
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Agree to Disagree
Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? The Bible is the infallible word of God, right? To believe in God means believing everything in the Bible, doesn’t it? Then who can there be so much confusion on what people believe the Bible says? Do we just agree to disagree or is there…
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