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Spread the Word

Luke 8:1-2 Afterward he journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities. … Continue reading

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Love Trumps Law

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; … Continue reading

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You Belong

1 Corinthians 12:27-28 Now you are Christ’s body, and individually parts of it. Some people God has designated in the church to be, first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then, mighty deeds; then, gifts of healing, assistance, administration, and varieties … Continue reading

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Unconditionally Loved

Psalm 40:9-10 “To do your will is my delight; my God, your law is in my heart!” I announced your deed to a great assembly; I did not restrain my lips. When you start following God’s gentle nudges in your … Continue reading

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Now Is the Time

Psalm 84:6 Happy are those who find refuge in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrim roads. The more I let go of my selfish desires (the yearnings of my ego)…the more I “die to myself”…the more I then experience … Continue reading

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Kingdom of God

Luke 6:35 “Love your enemies and do good to them, and lend expecting nothing back; then your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the … Continue reading

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Be

Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” “Blessed” is sometimes translated as “happy.” Can Jesus really mean “Happy are you who are poor“? … Continue reading

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Silent Prayer

Luke 6:12 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray and he spent the night in prayer to God. Right before Jesus selected the twelve apostles from his many disciples…He went off by himself to the mountain and … Continue reading

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Blessed Into Being

Luke 5:36 “No one tears a piece from a new cloak to patch an old one. Otherwise, he will tear the new and the piece from it will not match the old cloak.” The Pharisees thought that strict adherence to … Continue reading

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The Way to Joy

Luke 5:11 When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him. Peter, James and John had just been totally shocked by a miracle. Jesus had told them to cast their nets again after they had … Continue reading

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