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Is Your Soul at Rest? (Jan 16)
Jesus isn’t looking for relentless religious activity. He is looking first and foremost for a relationship with you. Religious activity burns us out. It makes us tired and weary. Trying hard to perform rather than resting in his grace, leads to a treadmill of activity. But it is activity in one’s own strength and for the wrong motives. Continue reading
Counting Hairs (Jan 15)
Jesus call to his disciples is not an easy one. He asks them to leave everything behind–even their families (35-37)–to take the good news from town to town. He is clearly calling for sacrifice–for wholehearted commitment whatever the cost. “Anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” To follow him wholeheartedly will likely bring persecution and hardship; for some, it will mean losing their very lives. Continue reading
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Tagged do not fear, God cares, God knows, hairs of your head are numbered, trust God
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A Risk of Faith (Jan 13)
Scripture tells us that “Without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6). Note how pleased Jesus was to find faith in each of these people. Also note the incredible things accomplished through that faith. Continue reading
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Tagged according to your faith, believe, doubt, faith, risk of faith
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Bring Them to Jesus (Jan 12)
All around us are friends in desperate need of an encounter with Jesus. Two stories in Matthew 9 remind us that we can be used by God to bring people to Jesus. Continue reading
Calming the Storm (Jan 11)
The disciples were afraid as they were tossed by the wind and the wave. Jesus saw their need and brought peace to the storm. Continue reading
Straight Paths (January 10)
Life is a journey with many twists and turns. To us, the path ahead is uncharted and often unpredictable. Yet to God, the path is seen clearly. He sees the implications of every fork in the road. He knows what is ahead and how the path ahead fits in with his purposes and plans. Like a good shepherd, he desires to lead and guide us. Continue reading
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Tagged God straightens our paths, good shepherd, guidance, Straight Paths
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God Will Provide (Jan 9)
How do you respond when God’s command to you is absolutely unthinkable? That is the dilemma Abraham faces. God had promised him a son. Later, God provided the son, Isaac, in his old age in the most miraculous way. He was the son of the promise. Continue reading
Worry or Trust? (Jan 8)
We all have needs, the most basic of which are described in this passage: “what shall we eat?” “what shall we drink?” “What shall we wear?” and “where will I live?” So, what do we do when we find ourselves in need? Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, do not worry about tomorrow, seek ye first, trust, worry
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Too Good to be True (Jan 7)
How could she help but laugh? It seemed too good to be true. “So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought, ‘after I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?'” She had longed for a child for many years. Now, well after her childbearing years were over, God promised that she would bear a son. Continue reading