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A Still Small Voice

Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash “And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but...

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One Step Behind

Photo by Keith Johnston “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb…!”      Panic attack! Running Late! Can’t find your car keys or your cell phone! You’re running around like a chicken without your head on. You search here and there and then back to the same area in a few moments. You are...

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Entertainment

Photo by Aditya Chinchure on Unsplash Spring Break is a time for many of us to kick back and recharge. But as Christians, how can we make sure our fun fuels our faith instead of leading us astray? Think of it like this: we’re citizens of heaven, on a temporary visa here on earth. We are in the...

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But God

Photo by Sergey Shmidt on Unsplash “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:8 (NIV). There’s a three-letter word that has a rather negative connotation. No, it’s not the word, “bad” or “mad”. It is “but”.  According to the dictionary, “but” is a conjunction that...

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Daily Love Surpasses Holiday Love

Photo by Marc A. Sporys on Unsplash Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. (Ephesians 5:25, NIV). Valentine’s Day has come and gone. The roses have wilted and the box of chocolate candy may still be on the dining table. The dinner tab will be coming in on the...

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Jesus’ Radical Command: Love as He Loved

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” – John 13:34, 35 ESV During the Last Supper, Jesus declared a...

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Reflecting On God’s Love

Photo from www.LumoProject.com  A few days ago marked February 14, Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is much like birthdays and Christmases. Some occasions are better than others. Many individuals celebrate this love day, while for others, it’s just another day on the calendar. Usually when people celebrate Valentine’s Day, the focus tends to be on human love....

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Demonstrating Genuine Loving Kindness

Photo by Andrea Tummons on Unsplash Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32, NASB1995) This week we will be celebrating “Valentine’s Day”. Showing love to a special person or group of people will be high on the list of things we will want to do....

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Do You Love Me?

Photo by Jamie Street on Unsplash “When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do...

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Obedience & Strong Foundations

Photo by Adrien Olichon on Unsplash “46‘Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ & do not do what I say? 47Everyone who comes to Me & hears My words & acts on them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 he is like a man building a house, who dug deep & laid a foundation on...