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Line Upon Line

Mark 7:5 Then the Pharisees and scribes asked Him, “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?” The religious leaders of Jesus’ time had set aside their love of God … Continue reading

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The Inside Scoop

Exodus 9:1 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and tell him, ‘Thus says the LordGod of the Hebrews: “Let My people go, that they may serve Me. I find it interesting that over and again Moses and Aaron are able … Continue reading

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Stepping Out

 Mark 6:51 Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled. We know from the gospel of Matthew that Peter stepped into the boat out of … Continue reading

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Place Others Ahead of Yourself

Mark 6:30-31 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there … Continue reading

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Your Testimony is Powerful

Mark 5:18-20 And when He got into the boat, he who had been demon-possessed begged Him that he might be with Him. However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, “Go home to your friends, and tell them what great … Continue reading

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Swaddled in Love

Luke 2:12-14 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “ Glory to God in … Continue reading

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The Answer is Near

Exodus 6:1 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Now you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh. For with a strong hand he will let them go, and with a strong hand he will drive them out of his land.” … Continue reading

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Are You a Sower?

Mark 4:2-3 Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His teaching: “Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. Jesus was not the only one to use Parables. It was a common teaching technique used by … Continue reading

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Celebrate Christmas?

Every year at this time there seems to be two camps within the church.  One camp celebrates Christmas because God came to dwell among us … celebrating, though probably at the wrong time of the year, the birth of Jesus. … Continue reading

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Planting

Mark 3:6 Then the Pharisees went out and immediately plotted with the Herodians against Him, how they might destroy Him. Jesus came in tenderness, in mercy and in grace, bringing healing, restoration … new life … to a bent, broken and … Continue reading

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