Tag: scripture
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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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“Embracing Love’s Symbols: A Devotional Journey with Jesus”
The floriography craze, communicating with the use or arrangement of flowers, was introduced in England in 1717. Flowers have been used throughout history to symbolize a wide range of emotions, sentiments, and meanings. Flowers were also mentioned and used in the Bible to convey deeper spiritual lessons. Some of the flowers mentioned in the Bible…
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Embracing New Beginnings: A Devotional Reflection on Parenthood and Church Transitions
Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”_ Our church building is currently under contract, and we are moving to…
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Embracing Our Role as Stewards: Balancing Care for All of God’s Creation
As we explore the relationship between people and animals, I must share a heartwarming and humorous tale about my husband and our beloved dogs. You see, after our children left home, we became devoted “dog people,” and our furry friends have taken a central role in our lives. To be precise, we have become parents…
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God’s Treasure: One Man’s Trash, Another Man’s Treasure
Our church is moving so I am currently listing our items that we will not take with us in several online FOR SALE communities. It is amazing the things that people look for and find in these communities as well as at yard sales. I have seen people’s eyes light up as they find STEALS,…
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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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Shhhhh
Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Our world is so full of noise. Noise of cars going by, noise of the television or radio, noise of dogs barking,…
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What’s In A Name?
Proverbs 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Names in the Bible often have significance, telling us something about the person’s attributes or circumstances. Several people in the Bible were given new names, usually after they or their situations changed. Jesus was born into a…
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Families Belong Together
1 Timothy 5:8 Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. The current political debate is whether families should be separated who have illegally crossed into the USA. Months from now it will be off the hot plate and…
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When I Was Helpless
Romans 5:6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. I love the read the bible. I read at various times during the day just because I love to read it. Today I was reading Romans and I read this verse. I have read it many…
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