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Real
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and...
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Apr 26, 20232 min read


Heads Held High
But you, O Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. Psalms 3:3 NRSV Have you ever noticed the body...
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Apr 25, 20231 min read


Maximum Yield
The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2...
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Apr 24, 20232 min read


Do You Believe
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives...
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Apr 16, 20232 min read


The Gate
So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but...
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Apr 15, 20232 min read


The Way
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 NRSV In the next...
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Apr 14, 20232 min read


Remain in Me
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful...
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Apr 13, 20231 min read


Olympic Torch
Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because...
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Apr 12, 20232 min read


Essential
Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."...
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Apr 11, 20231 min read


I AM
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." John 10:11 NRSV I took a Spanish class many years ago,...
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Apr 10, 20232 min read


Empty
But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here....
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Apr 9, 20232 min read


Spoiler Alert
Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure. For you do not give me up to Sheol, or let your faithful one...
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Apr 8, 20232 min read


Thunderstorms
When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 NRSV Sometimes, in...
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Apr 7, 20232 min read


Maundy Thursday
"He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body,...
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Apr 6, 20232 min read


Jesus in the Room
You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me. John 12:8 NRSV John gives an account of an interesting dinner party...
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Apr 5, 20232 min read


Authority
Then Jesus told them, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even...
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Apr 4, 20232 min read


Temples
He said to them, “The Scriptures declare, ‘My Temple will be called a house of prayer for all nations,’ but you have turned it into a den...
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Apr 3, 20232 min read


SOS
So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord—...
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Apr 2, 20232 min read


Ordinary Things
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 NRSV When we meet people for...
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Apr 1, 20232 min read


Shalom
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or...
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Mar 31, 20231 min read
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