“So the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went […]
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Learning to Live in the Moment Read More »
It’s a little confusing, isn’t it? We know we’re called to take up our cross and follow Jesus (Matthew 16:24). It’s a life of service and self-denial. Even so, Jesus says we mustn’t forget to laugh and dance and sing while we’re at it!
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I love to have a beer with Jesus Read More »
‘God helps those who help themselves’. So, I’m told. Indeed, some people tell me that it’s in the Bible. It’s not, and indeed, this reading from the book of Joshua suggests the exact opposite – namely, that once you start helping yourself, God stops helping you!
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God Helps Those Who Help Themselves … NOT! Read More »
“At that very time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way, they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you, but unless you repent you will all
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Choosing Compassion Over Fear Read More »
“After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” (Genesis 15:1-2)
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Dare we Cut a Covenant with God? Read More »
We must choose our Life-Stories with care!
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Choose Your Life-Story Carefully! Read More »
“Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God.” (Exodus 34:29) This coming Sunday marks the ‘Feast of the Transfiguration’ , when we remember that
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“Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come closer to me.” And they came closer. He said, “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.” (Genesis 45:4-5) Hi Fighter, These verses
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Hang On to Your Dreams Read More »
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied… But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry” (Luke 6:20-21, 24-25) If
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The Marxist Jesus! Read More »
faith is a very personal thing, but THE FAITH is bigger (and better) than all of us
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Christianity was NEVER my idea Read More »
