Tag: Unity
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Do You Long for Unity in the Chaos?
I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me. John 17:21 NLT The Holy Spirit unites us with each other and with Jesus, even…
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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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Love-Locked Living
“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all…
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Who Is Your Godly Example?
Internal and external threats bombard us and wreak havoc on the unity of our marriages, our families, our workplaces, our churches, our communities, and our nation. When I encounter threats, sometimes I lash out in anger, cower, or consult a friend.
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49 Years of Blessings
From the beginning of creation, “God made them male and female. Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.” Mark 10:6-9 Wave after wave of…
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Closer than Close, a Review
“Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:27 What if we redefined what a relationship with God means? We have relationships with our friends. We meet with them over coffee, dinner, or activities. They support us in our trials, and we cheer them on in their victories. Our relationships tend to be meet-ups. Do…