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The Strength to Go On

Facing denial, betrayal, mocking, scourging and a cruel painful death on a cross, Jesus went to his usual place to pray: The Mount of Olives. This solitary place was a regular place of refuge for Jesus where he would pour out his heart to the Father. Continue reading

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Becoming Like Our Teacher

The goal of a disciple is to become just like his or her teacher. For the disciple of Jesus, it means that when we are fully trained we will be like Him. Jesus gives us a few of the lessons we will learn, as we become more like Him. Continue reading

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Everything Changes

When Jesus steps into the boat everything changes. Continue reading

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Come Follow Me (Jan 4)

When Jesus began to assemble his leadership team, he began in an unlikely place: he went to the seashore and found some fishermen. He chose average ordinary people through whom he would turn the world upside down. Continue reading

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Disciplines Find Freedom (May 16)

True freedom requires discipline. It requires hearing and obeying GOd’s word. Continue reading

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Disciples Find Freedom (May 16)

May 16 Disciples Find Freedom Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 69:19-28 | 1 Samuel 18:5-19:24 |John 8:31-59 | Proverbs 15:12-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 8:31-59 “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the … Continue reading

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Amazed, Delighted or Afraid? (March 5)

March 5 Amazed, Delighted or Afraid? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 35:11-18 | Numbers 4:1-5:31 | Mark 12:18-37 | Proverbs 10:26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 12:18-37 “And they were amazed at him.” (Matthew 12:17 NIV)”And from then on no one dared … Continue reading

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Praying and Going (Jan 14)

January 14 Praying and Going Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 9:7-12 | Genesis 30:1 – 31:16 | Matthew 10:1-25 | Proverbs 3:13-15 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 10:1-25 “As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the … Continue reading

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Come Follow Me (Jan 4)

January 4 Come Follow Me Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 3:1-8 | Genesis 8:1-10:32 | Matthew 4:12-25 | Proverbs 1:20-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 4:12-25 Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 20 … Continue reading

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Disciples FInd Freedom (May 16)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 69:19-28 | 1 Samuel 18:5-19:24 |John 8:31-59 | Proverbs 15:12-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 8:31-59 “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will … Continue reading

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