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Wounded

Those wounds that were the source of his pain are now the source of our healing. Continue reading

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Growing Young

What were the “kingdom qualities” that Jesus saw in children? Why must we become like children to enter into this kingdom? Continue reading

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Wounded (Feb 13)

Crucifixion is designed to bring excruciating physical pain. The physical torture of crucifixion is almost unimaginable. It was a cruel and painful way to die. It was also a method designed to bring shame and humiliation to the victim. The wounds of crucifixion were both emotional and physical. 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 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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Growing Young (Mar 1)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 33:12-22 | Leviticus 24:1-25:46 | Mark 10:13-31 | Proverbs 10:20-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 10:13-31 Mark 10:14-15 TNIV “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs … Continue reading

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Priestly Duties (Feb 20)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 29:1-11 | Leviticus 9:7-10:20 | Mark 4:26 -5:20 | Proverbs 10:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Leviticus 9:7-10:20 “Then Aaron lifted his hands toward the people and blessed them. And having sacrificed the sin offering, the burn offering … Continue reading

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