Category: Jesus
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Together, Christians Grow in Christ
Together, we can grow in Christ and be transformed. Christians are equipped with gifts to help encourage and build up others in love.
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An Empty Tomb … Living Hope!
Enjoy Easter with rejoicing as you remember God’s mercy and grace. Jesus died for you, rose from the grave, and lives forever.
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Jesus Painted His Blood on the Doorposts of Our Lives
Freedom from tyranny. Freedom from slavery – slavery to others and slavery to sin. Freedom from the evil of idolatry. Freedom to worship God. Freedom to be called God’s chosen people. Freedom bought with blood. Passover. A picture of Jesus.
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7 Keys to Faith-filled Prayer
7 Keys to faith-filled prayer. When our prayers are faith-filled, we know that God will answer our prayers. Faith-filled prayers align with God’s will. God’s will is that we forgive others as He has forgiven us.
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6 Steps to a Joyful House of Prayer
Imagine worshipping and praying in the hub-bub of a farmer’s market. Jesus cleansed the outer court of the temple to restore the temple to a house of prayer. Let’s restore our house of prayer.
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Hosanna!
Jesus entered Jerusalem that Palm Sunday. Preparations for Passover had begun. The holiday celebrated God’s gift of freedom from slavery. Slavery of Egypt, a type of evil or sin. Pointing to freedom in Jesus.
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From Beggar to Follower
Each step closer to Jerusalem. Focused on His triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Anticipating cleansing the temple. Considering this final week’s teachings. Looking forward to His supper with the disciples. Smiling as He thinks of His disciples’ reaction to Him washing their feet. Dreading the pain of the beatings and the shame of the cross. Praying…
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What’s the Banner You’re Wrapping Your Husband In?
In Southern California, Dodgers banners fly high? Those banners identify the owners as fans of the Dodgers. The American flag reminds Americans that we are united under one standard, freedom. We fly banners to remind us of our values, our identities, and our loyalties. I have a kite that hangs in my bathroom to remind…
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From Unholy to Holy
Jesus takes the unholy and makes it holy. Jesus takes His followers, His friends, and cleanses them, making them righteous, justified, and holy.
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Stand Strong, Seek God First
Peer pressure is real, isn’t it? I have work clothes, casual clothes, gym clothes, and gardening clothes. Just as we dress differently, we talk and act by the rules, specifically detailed or implied by the situation. When we neglect to follow the rules of the setting, we suffer the consequences. In Esther 3, we read…