Category: Jesus
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Stories of Significance
“Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” Jesus, when he began…
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How Are You Preparing for Christmas?
“Rome rules. Corruption reigns, and we haven’t heard from God in 400 years. Now, this man who wears camel hair and eats wild locust and honey is roaming the desert telling us to be baptized like Gentiles converting to Judaism. Weird thing is, Jews are doing it. The world has gone mad!”
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3 Reasons to Adore
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” John 3:16-17 In the beginning, God created…
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Jesus Chose A Woman to Be the First Evangelist
Photo by chuttersnap on Unsplash I loved him, but I couldn’t please him. I was so ashamed when he divorced me. Maybe I’ll please this man. No. Five men. Five divorces. I‘ll just live with this man. The women snub me. They talk behind my back. I’m so alone. Passed from one man to the next. No friends.…
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Jesus in Me … Thankfully Read
I look forward to the evenings that my husband and I put on our walking shoes, grab each other’s hand, and step outside. As we enjoy the companionship of each other, we point out nature’s beauty, discuss the day, and share our dreams, disappointments, struggles, and hopes. My husband is my lifelong friend, servant leader,…
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How Much of the Son’s Light Are You Reflecting?
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 The moon reflects up to 12% of the sun’s light. How much of Son’s light are you reflecting?
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You Are Equipped for Great Works!
Keith and I were blessed by Guido Orsini as he transformed our boring white fireplace into a stunning piece of art. As he painted, he shared his love of opera as well as his love for creating beautiful works of art. Guido is walking in the gifts that God has given him in an extraordinary…
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Take the Challenge … Let God Change You
“Surely God didn’t design the gospel of Jesus to be confined to our minds and mouths in the church, yet disconnected from our emotions and actions in the world. Surely something needs to change“ (p. 3).
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There is a Better Way!
Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Isaiah 55:1 Who works 9 to 5 anymore? Longer hours, more demands, 24/7 responsibilities! It seems like our world is on fire, literally, and in our lifestyles.…
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The Jesus Who Surprises … A Review
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. Luke 24:27 Dee Brestin’s The Jesus Who Surprises invites the student of the Word to walk on the Road to Emmaus with two of Jesus’ disciples. Not recognizing Jesus, they told Him that their hopes…