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Praying and Going

Confronted by the immense need, Jesus called the disciples to pray.  He told them, “the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” (9:37). Continue reading

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Bring Them to Jesus

All around us are friends in desperate need of an encounter with Jesus. Two stories in Matthew 9 remind us that we can be used by God to bring people to Jesus. Continue reading

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Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires

The tongue is a powerful force for evil or for good. James encourages us to be people who bless rather than curse with our tongues. He does so by illustrating the power of the tongue. Continue reading

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What is that Fragrance You Are Wearing?

“What is that fragrance you are wearing?”

“It’s called ‘fragrance of the knowledge of Christ.’ Do you like it? Continue reading

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For the Sake of the Name

As persecution came, the disciples prayed and became even bolder. When opposition came, they became even more determined to teach and preach the good news. Continue reading

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Out of the Shadows

Jesus came as the Light of the world to bring us out of the darkness and into the light.  His signs showed forth the glorious light that we might believe. Yet people reacted in different ways to the light. Continue reading

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Waiting and Witnessing

Jesus left us with a big job to do. We are his witnesses to the world. The message must be taken to all nations beginning in your hometown. Continue reading

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Become the Answer to Your Prayers (Apr 2)

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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What is that Fragrance You are Wearing? (Aug 28)

As we know and walk in the fullness of Christ, we begin to take on an aroma–-the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Christ. Wherever we go, that pleasant aroma follows us. Just by being around us, people sense Christ’s joy, or his love, or his kindness, or one of his other winsome character qualities. Continue reading

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Thank God for Broccoli (July 31)

Thank God for Broccoli. Continue reading

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