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Hang tough – Hebrews 12,13
The great crowd of witnesses — 12:1 Although it isn’t likely that those who have gone on before can really see what the current world is doing, the figure of speech here does motivate us to faithfulness to think that … Continue reading
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The power of faith – Hebrews 10,11
Today’s reading starts climbing to the sermon’s climax. We’ll see Jesus’ superiority clearly established, we’ll see the superiority of faith established, leading toward a strong encouragement to persevere in the face of the persecution they were dealing with. In what … Continue reading
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Tagged blood, exile, faith, faith hope and love, faithfulness, glorious hope, law of Moses, laziness, loopholes, lord jesus christ, loyalty, Messianic
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There is no counsel against the LORD — Proverbs 19-21
Those of us on the east coast are bracing for what the weather forecasters are calling a fairly substantial storm, Irene. Here’s hoping that the damage will be minimal; and that if you’re on the east coast, that you and … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, benevolence, blame, criminals, generosity, gossip, laziness, loyalty, pride, the tongue, you can't win
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Who Has the Words of Eternal Life?
Jesus had been teaching, healing, and feeding the people. His fame had spread all over Galilee, and tremendous crowds were following Him. But many were following for the wrong reasons; they wanted to make Him a political king, because He … Continue reading →