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Forgiveness Frees You
Luke 6:27-28 Jesus said to his disciples: “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Following Jesus means living a radical … Continue reading
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Good News
Listen to Bill’s song “Salvation” with this reflection. See how below Luke 4:42-43 At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for him, and when they came to him, they tried to prevent him … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, brokenness, compassion, forgiveness, good news, hope, Jesus, justice, kingdom of God, live to love, love, Luke 4, mercy, prayer, salvation, sinfulness
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Jesus Redeems
Luke 4:36 They were all amazed and said to one another, “What is there about his word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.” We may not see people who are definitely possessed … Continue reading
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Gratuitous Love
Psalm 23:2 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. If we are truly following Jesus and are in the care of the “Good Shepherd”…what more do we need? Is there anything else needed above God’s love and … Continue reading
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Forgiveness Frees You
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 seven times but seventy-seven times. By telling Peter … Continue reading
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Way to Freedom
Matthew 14:13-14 When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. When he disembarked and … Continue reading
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The Heart of the Matter
Matthew 12:7 If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned these innocent men. Jesus’ followers were picking beads of grain and eating them on the Sabbath. Such “reaping” on the Sabbath was … Continue reading
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Trustworthy Friend
Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Jesus was speaking to the people burdened by being held to the letter of the law by the scribes and Pharisees. Sometimes … Continue reading
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