Tag: Jesus
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The Light Shines in the Darkness – Merry Christmas!
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of…
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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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From Suffering to Ministry
Why, God? What do I have to learn, Lord? Is there some sin that I haven’t confessed? Elizabeth and Zacharias had prayed for a child, but no child came. They were old now. In those days, it was a disgrace if a woman could not have children. Elizabeth was probably looked down upon, and some…
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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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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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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…