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Be Free

Forgiveness is the key to new life. ~~~ Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not … Continue reading

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Economy of Grace

If you want peace…produce peace. ~~~ Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” ~~~ The only ones Jesus repeatedly reprimanded … Continue reading

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Salvation

Love is the Source of all life. ~~~ Psalm 130:3-4 If you, Lord, mark our sins, Lord, who can stand? But with you is forgiveness and so you are revered. *** If our loving Creator was actually a God marking our every … Continue reading

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True Sacrifice

The universal calling is to channel God’s Love ~~~ Isaiah 58:6-7 ~~~ “This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke; Sharing your bread … Continue reading

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Let Go and Live

What attachments are blinding you to true life? ~~~ Mark 6:8 Jesus instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick–no food, no sack, no money in their belts. ~ Just how obsessed are you with your … Continue reading

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Shine Your Light

Mark 4:21 He said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand?” ~ The Good News of God’s unconditional love, mercy, grace, … Continue reading

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Look and Listen

Mark 4:18-19 “Those (seeds) sown among thorns are another sort. They are the people who hear the word, but worldly anxiety, the lure of riches, and the craving for other things intrude and choke the word, and it bears no … Continue reading

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Light Bearer

Mark 2:1-2 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word to … Continue reading

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Eternal Acceptance

Psalm 89:3 For you said, “My love is established forever; my loyalty will stand as long as the heavens.” God’s love for us is beyond our understanding. It’s eternal. God’s Love became flesh in Jesus. In Jesus we see all that God Is. … Continue reading

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Redeeming Love

Isaiah 35:4 Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you. The Prophet Isaiah spoke of a God who rescues us out of … Continue reading

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