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Become the Answer to Your Prayers

The prayer response is a good start, but it is not enough. It is an important and essential beginning point to our mission. But notice that after Jesus calls them to pray, he calls them to go. He calls us to be the answer to our prayers. Continue reading

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Turn the Tables

Jesus passion and zeal was expressed as he sought to reclaim the temple as a house of prayer for all nations. He was upset with the misuse of the temple. He was angry that the nations were left out of the house of prayer as the court of the gentiles had become a place of merchandising. Continue reading

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Real Faith Means Hard Work

October 9 Real Faith Means Hard Work Today’s Scripture Readings Psalms 112:1-10 | Jeremiah 12:1-14:10 | 1 Thessalonians 1:1-2:9 | Proverbs 24:30-34 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Thessalonians 1:1 – 2:9 “We continually remember before our God and Father your work … Continue reading

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When Jesus Got Angry

Perhaps it is time to clear the temple of our lives of things that hinder and distract. Indeed it is time to return to God’s purposes for us. Continue reading

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Become the Answer to Your Prayers

Jesus calls us to follow him and to join him in his mission to go and proclaim the kingdom of God.  What is your response? Continue reading

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When Jesus Got Angry (May 2)

The temple was to be a place of worship and prayer. I had become a smelly, noise marketplace. Continue reading

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Robbing the Purpose (Apr 19)

April 19 Robbing the Purpose Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 56:9-13| Joshua 19:1 – 20:9| Luke 19:28-48| Proverbs 13:12-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Luke 19:28-48 Then he entered the temple area and began driving out those who were selling. [46] “It is … Continue reading

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Turn the Tables (Mar 3)

March 3 Turn the Tables Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 34:11-22 | Leviticus 27:14 – Numbers 1:54 | Mark 11:1-26 | Proverbs 10:23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Mark 11:1-26 And as he taught them, he said, “Is it not written: ‘My house … Continue reading

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