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A Healing Community

James describes the church as a healing community: A place where the broken and wounded can come to find people filled with faith and love. It is a place where needs are met through prayer; It is a place where “it’s OK” to “not be O.K.”; where people are honest and transparent about their true condition–no masks needed. Continue reading

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Opening Up Your Wounded Heart

The same God, who created the universe, cares about your broken, wounded heart.  He is almighty and all powerful and all wise.  But he is also compassionate and cares about the details of your life. He knows the wounds of your heart and it is his desire to bring healing: Continue reading

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In Trouble

Peter and John were preaching with boldness and healing with God’s power.  This upset the religious establishment.  Continue reading

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Speculation or Expectation?

The disciples saw an opportunity for speculation. Jesus saw an opportunity for expectation.
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The Forgiving Heart

When people hurt us, we are sometimes tempted to withhold forgiveness, thinking we retain some power over those who have hurt us by refusing to forgive. But the truth is, we cannot hold on to these things—they eat us up inside. Continue reading

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Lord of All (Feb 21)

Jesus is Lord of all. Whatever you are facing, know that he has authority over it. He is still able to calm the storm, push back the forces of darkness, heal a broken body and even to raise the dead. Nothing is too difficult for Him! Take your situation to him. Trust Him. Continue reading

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The Forgiving Heart (Jan 22)

When people hurt us, we are sometimes tempted to withhold forgiveness, thinking we retain some power over those who have hurt us by refusing to forgive. But the truth is, we cannot hold on to these things—they eat us up inside. The need to forgive deeply from the heart is a daily need (Jesus taught us that in the Lord’s Prayer). As we take the hurt to Jesus, he helps us to forgive and move beyond the pain, the anger, and the bitterness. Continue reading

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God is the Strength of My Heart (July 15)

July 15 God is the Strength of My Heart  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 73:15-28 | 1 Chronicles 19:1 – 21:31 | Romans 2:25 – 3:8 | Proverbs 19:10-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 73 “Whom have I in heaven but you? … Continue reading

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Under Attack (June 27)

June 27 Under Attack Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:1-8 | 2 Kings 10:32-12:21 | Acts 18:1-22 | Proverb 18:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 140 They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent’s; the poison of vipers is on their … Continue reading

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Reckless Words, Healing Words

April 5 Reckless Words, Healing Words Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 48:9-14 | Deuteronomy 28:1-68 | Luke 11:14-36 | Proverbs 12:18 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 12:18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings … Continue reading

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