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Child of God, Pastoral Minister, Chaplain, Music Minister, Jail Minister, singer-songwriter, author, activist, former radio news anchor, imperfect follower of Jesus inspired by God's unconditional love, proud uncle... what else is there?
Luke 9:24-25 For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself? What … Continue reading →
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2 Corinthians 6:3 Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We spend so much time either carrying the weight of past hurts or injustice or worrying about the future. But, as St. Paul … Continue reading →
Mark 9:34-35 The Apostles had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest. Then Jesus sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all … Continue reading →
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Mark 9:23-24 Jesus said to him…”Everything is possible to one who has faith.” Then the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe, help my unbelief!” When a boy suffering from chronic convulsions is brought to Jesus’ disciples they are unable … Continue reading →
Mark 8:34-35 He summoned the crowd with his disciples and said to them, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but … Continue reading →
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James 2:1 My brothers and sisters, show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. Today’s lesson is that God views all of us as equal. All people deserve to be treated as God’s … Continue reading →
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Psalm 116:12 How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me? Think back on all the people who made a difference in your life by allowing the Spirit of Christ to flow through them. Maybe it … Continue reading →
Mark 8:20-21 “When I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many full baskets of fragments did you pick up?” They answered [him], “Seven.” He said to them, “Do you still not understand?” We often say, “Seeing is … Continue reading →
Mark 8:11-12 The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? God … Continue reading →
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Mark 7:34-35 Then he looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him, “Ephphatha!” (that is, “Be opened!”) And immediately the man’s ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly. Many of us find ourselves … Continue reading →
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