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Be doers of the word — James 1-3
James is a great book written by James, the brother of Jesus, called James the Just. He was a major figure in the early Jerusalem church, and was key in the important letter to the churches on the status of … Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, hope, judgment, money, obedience, repentance, salvation, sin
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Joyful giving — 2 Corinthians 7-9
Today’s reading takes us into the dangerous territory of giving. Are you brave enough? 🙂 Let’s dive right in. Repentance without regret — 2 Cor. 7:8-13 It is never easy to confront, correct, or discipline. There are fears that the … Continue reading
Acts of the Apostles — Acts 1-3
Well, today we begin the book of Acts. If you’ve never studied this book very much before, you’re in for a treat. Before we start with the story itself, please allow me to provide a short introduction. The book of … Continue reading
The stones will cry out — Luke 18-20
Yesterday I participated in a memorial service of a faithful sister who died of cancer. Although I and the rest of the congregation will miss her wit and warmth, it was such a joy to celebrate a life well and … Continue reading
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Tagged civic duty, eyes of the world, glory, operative word, pharisee, praise, publican, repentance, sinner, spiri, story of zaccheus, taxes
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Burned on one side and raw on the other — Hosea 7-9
Well, I’m hopeful that you were able to get my blog yesterday. I had to do it one handed on my iPhone due to the other hand holding the hand of sister in Christ in a hospice room. I’m never … Continue reading
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Tagged foolishness, repentance, seeds, understanding, whirlwind pancake
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Deborah and Gideon — Judges 4-6
For those who are big on action/adventure stories, we’re in the heart of a lot of action and adventure among people of faith against great odds. Today the stories of Deborah and Gideon (or at least part of Gideon’s story). … Continue reading
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Victorious — Revelation 7-9
We’re still plowing through the book of Revelation. Hopefully, you’re seeing the big picture, grasping the main ideas of the book: the need to avenge the martyr’s blood, the suffering God will bring to the sinful world, the unrepentance of … Continue reading →