Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

In the Cards

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not … Continue reading

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Change Ahead

When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each … Continue reading

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Faith to Decide

I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm … Continue reading

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The Reason

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.  For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. … Continue reading

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From Anonymous to Infamous

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. – John 14:6   I recently had the opportunity to watch a sports documentary called “Catching Hell.”  It tells … Continue reading

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Peace

May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.” For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will … Continue reading

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Guarantees

Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked; for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. The days of the blameless are known to the LORD, and their … Continue reading

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The Master’s Lock

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in His steps. – 1 Peter 2:21   For several years, I worked as the athletic director of a K-8 school.  The … Continue reading

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Archived

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. – Philippians 4:8   I can’t think of anything on … Continue reading

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A Beautiful Mess

Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.  Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish.  Look on my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins. – … Continue reading

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