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A Heart Set Free

Festus told Paul that his belief in such a thing was crazy. “Your great learning is making you mad,” he says. But Paul appealed to Agrippa, who knew full well about the resurrection: “It was not done in a corner.” The resurrection seems to go against everything we know. It seems mad. But Jesus is raised and multitudes were there to see it with their own eyes. King Agrippa knew this and could not deny it. Continue reading

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Moving On, Moving In

March 23 Moving On, Moving In Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 42:6-11; Numbers 36:1 – Deuteronomy 1:46; Luke 5:29 – 6:11; Proverbs 11:24-26 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Numbers 36:1 – Deuteronomy 1:46 The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, “You … Continue reading

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Stealing Freedom

The focus of true Christianity is not performance, but walking with God in a close intimate relationship. It’s not about rule keeping to look spiritual, but about serving God because I love him. It’s a journey where I know that I am loved by God through it all, and where he comes alongside each step of the way to help me on my way. Continue reading

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Moving On, Moving In

Sometimes we get stuck in a rut in our spiritual journey. We struggle again and again with the same things. We become content and complacent with the status quo. God is calling us, like his chosen people in this text, to move on from this place and move in to the Promised Land. Continue reading

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Christ Formed in You (Sept 18)

September 18 Christ Formed in You Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 105:8-15 | Isaiah 28:14-30:11 | Galatians 3:23-4:31| Proverbs 23:19-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: Galatians 3:23-4:31 “My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is … Continue reading

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Stealing Freedom (Sept 15)

September 15 Stealing Freedom Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 104:19-30 | Isaiah 19:1-21:17 | Galatians 2:1-16 | Proverbs 23:13-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Galatians 2:1-16 This matter arose because some false brothers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we … Continue reading

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