Category: Jesus
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Jesus Lives! Sin and Death Conquered!
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 Jesus is victorious! Sin, the sting of death, was paid for.…
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But the Cross!
In the middle of Israel’s oppression and distress, God sent His own Son into the world. He taught with authority, and wherever He walked, miracles happened. Followers and believers were convinced that Jesus was the Messiah who would establish His reign on earth and free them of their troubles. But the cross.
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What Love Looks Like – Washing Feet
After supper, Jesus poured water into a basin, laid aside His garments and began to wash the feet of His disciples, John 13:5. Jewish teachers would never ask their disciples to wash feet. Love turned these traditions upside down and dropped to His knees to wash the disciples’ feet.
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5 Reasons to Rejoice This Palm Sunday
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Zechariah 9:9 This pandemic has brought sickness, death, isolation, fear, and anxiety. Jesus came to a…
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Peace in the Tangles
Throughout the weeks, I’ve noticed a spike in the number of people visiting this blog and reading the posts focused upon depression, trouble, hope, and prayer. I adapted some of my posts and Bible study helps that I’ve written in the past to create a booklet. Additional Scriptures to consider are included at the end…
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Reflecting God’s Love in Marriage
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18 As sons and daughters of God, when we focus upon our Lord and Savior, His character, His…
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Where Are You Going? Is Fear Preventing You From God’s Best?
Do you ever wonder where you are going? Have you been driving down the highway and talking on the phone – hands-free of course – and you missed your off-ramp? Go ahead, admit it. I’ve driven past my exit and gone a mile or so before I even noticed! If we multitask in the fast-paced…
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Light in the Garden … God’s First Promise
Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty, covering yourself with light as with a garment, stretching out the heavens like a tent. Psalm 104:1-2 God’s clothing is majestic and filled with splendor, like a garment of light. Imagine the sight of…
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Are You Listening?
“Listen. Can you hear the note hang in the air as the next note is played?” Squinted eyes. Frowning face. “Listen again. It’s as if I’m connecting the notes as a complete thought – a sentence. One note joins the next to produce a new meaning. Do you hear it?” “Cool!” “Wasn’t that beautiful?” Smiling…
