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Listening Ears
Then Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.” Mark 4:9 (NIV) Have you heard the expression, “Put on your listening ears?”...
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Jan 28, 20252 min read


United in Spirit, Steadfast in Faith
If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. Mark 3:25 (NRSV) Before this verse, Jesus is pursued by a large crowd who...
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Jan 26, 20253 min read


All Kinds of Greed
And he said to them, "Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of...
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Jan 25, 20253 min read


Pop Quiz
Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. Mark 13:33 (NIV) I can still hear the words that struck fear in my...
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Jan 24, 20252 min read


The Greatest Treasure
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he...
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Jan 23, 20253 min read


Perfect Peace in a Noisy World
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) It's fair to say we live in...
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Jan 22, 20252 min read


Encouragement Like Mary
When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” John 2:3 (NRSVue) Today’s verse comes from the beloved...
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Jan 21, 20253 min read


Sharing God's Love
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives...
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Jan 12, 20252 min read


A Modern Sabbath
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Exodus 20:8 (NIV) Do you remember when stores weren’t open on Sundays? How about Sunday...
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Jan 11, 20253 min read


Gathered in His Name
Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven....
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Jan 10, 20252 min read


Standing Firm in Doing Good
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because...
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Jan 9, 20252 min read


Beyond Star-Struck
Jesus said, “You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.” Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped...
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Jan 8, 20252 min read


Trusting the Guide
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths...
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Jan 7, 20252 min read


Grace at the Table
“Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.”...
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Jan 5, 20252 min read


The Essentials
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will...
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Jan 4, 20252 min read


Divine Approval
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a...
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Jan 3, 20252 min read


Unlocking Transformation
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve...
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Jan 2, 20252 min read


A Fresh Start
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17...
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Jan 1, 20252 min read


Striving for Perfection
"Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians...
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Dec 31, 20243 min read


Focus on the Eternal
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. -...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read
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