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MOUNTAINTOP ENCOUNTERS
About 8 days after Jesus foretells his death and resurrection, He takes Peter, James and John up on a mountain to pray. On the mountaintop, and as the three disciples peer through their tired droopy …
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SITTING AT THE LORD’S FEET AND LISTENING
We have all heard stories about Mary and Martha, and every time we hear it seems like we must decide whether we are more like Martha or Mary. Martha appears to always get a bad …
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ABIDE IN ME AND I WILL ABIDE IN YOU
On Independence Day we think of all those who gave their lives, knowing that others would benefit from their sacrifice. I was wondering where I could start on remembering our nations heroes, because there have …
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WALKING IN SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES
Years ago, I was introduced to the writings of Stephen Covey and the famous phrase: “Seek first to understand, and then to be understood”. In other words, listen emphatically to others, and do your best …
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The Tower of Babel versus the Fire of Pentecost
We begin our readings today in Genesis which is a total contrast to our second reading in the book of Acts. The story of the Tower of Babel is a message of what can go …
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JESUS TURNS WATER INTO WINE
Jesus turns water into wine. Why is this story in the Bible, and what does is it supposed to mean to me? Joy and deep peace in the midst of chaos and confusion. Joy and …
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LOVE IS LIKE A SMILING FRIED EGG SERVED SUNNY SIDE UP THE MARK OF A CHRISTIAN IS LOVE
The mark of a Christian is love. In our gospel passage this morning Jesus parting words are: “I am going away but listen to my final words to you”. His message is kind of like …
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GONE FISHING!
When you put the sign on the front door of your shop or home business door that says: Closed! Gone Fishing! You lock the door and throw the fishing tackle in the back of the …
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LIFE IS TO BE LIVED FORWARD, BUT IT IS TO BE UNDERSTOOD BACKWARDS
The theologian Soren Kierkegaard said “life is to be lived forward, but it is to be understood backwards”. In order to understand the significance of Easter, we must look back to the first Eastern time. …
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GOOD FRIDAY IS ALSO KNOWN AS GOD’S FRIDAY
I have had a problem with calling this day Good Friday. From my first impression I have to say: So, what’s good about the day that Jesus is crucified. To me it’s always seemed like …
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