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THE DUMBING DOWN OF GOD… (Lessons from a Cathedral)

ROMANS 11:33-36: “Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! For who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? And … Continue reading

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NOTHING IS GREATER!

ROMANS 8:35-37: “Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? (As the … Continue reading

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IF YOU DO THIS…GOD WILL DO THAT! (Sound familiar?)

ROMANS 4:13-15: “Clearly, God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith. If God’s promise is only … Continue reading

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WHAT IS THE ANSWER TO ALL THE VIOLENCE?

ROMANS 1:16-17: “For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. This Good News tells us how God makes us … Continue reading

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BLESSED ASSURANCE!

PSALMS 111:7-10: “All he does is just and good, and all his commandments are trustworthy. They are forever true, to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity. He has paid a full ransom for his people. He has guaranteed his covenant … Continue reading

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SPEAK OUT! (Get out of the Barn and into the Harvest!)

PSALMS 107:1-2: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies.” NLT OBSERVATION: When was the last time … Continue reading

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THE VASTNESS OF GOD’S GRACE…

PSALMS 103:10-12: “He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above … Continue reading

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A GOOD FRIDAY PERSPECTIVE!

PSALMS 93:3: “The floods have risen up, O Lord. The floods have roared like thunder; the floods have lifted their pounding waves.” OBSERVATION: Today is Good Friday. It is a day of perspective. It is a day of purpose. It … Continue reading

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DON’T FORGET THE CHILDREN!

JOHN 21:15-17: “After breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. Jesus repeated the question: “Simon, … Continue reading

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I HAVE GIVEN THEM MY GLORY…

JOHN 17:22-23: “I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. I am in them, and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know … Continue reading

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