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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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Be You

Psalm 96:1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. Each day gives us a new opportunity to sing a new song to our loving Creator. Whatever happened yesterday is over and gone. What will … Continue reading

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Behind the Facade

1 Samuel 16:7 “Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the Lord looks into the heart.” How true! And yet appearance continues to be the world’s criterion for determining a person’s worth and identity. … Continue reading

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Becoming Whole

Mark 1:45 The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. Jesus remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him … Continue reading

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Be Still

Mark 1:35-38 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let … Continue reading

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Surrender to Grace

Mark 1:23-26 In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are –the Holy One of God!” … Continue reading

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Good News

Mark 1:14-15 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”  After John the Baptist was … Continue reading

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Redemption In Progress

Luke 5:12-13 Now there was a man full of leprosy in one of the towns where he was; and when he saw Jesus, he fell prostrate, pleaded with him, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” Jesus … Continue reading

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Let Love Lead You

Luke 4:22 And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” The people who knew Jesus when he was growing up were amazed … Continue reading

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God Saves

Mark 6:50-51 “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!” He got into the boat with them and the wind died down. They were completely astounded. The disciples were already afraid as their boat was being tossed about by heavy … Continue reading

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