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Love Transforms
Acts 9:17 “Saul, my brother, the Lord has sent me, Jesus who appeared to you on the way by which you came, that you may regain your sight and be filled with the holy Spirit.” When Saul was blinded by … Continue reading
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Why Fear?
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. Only God loves perfectly…because God is Love. … Continue reading
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Restoring Love
Ezekiel 35:25-26 I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impurities, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking … Continue reading
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