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Dealing With Divorce and the Importance of Children

The County Courthouse – where wedding dreams begin, and too often die. Divorce is a touchy subject these days. What does Jesus say about marriage? About divorce? I don’t have all the answers, but I think God’s plan always includes … Continue reading

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November 29 – Living as People Who Are One in Christ

Galatians 3:19-4:20; Lamentations 1-2; Psalm 145 “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you … Continue reading

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June 7 – Unity in God Because of the Love of God

2 Chronicles 28-29 John 17 “I have given these people the glory that you gave me so that they can be one, just as you and I are one. I will be in them and you will be in me so … Continue reading

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December 7 – Inconceivable!

Ephesians 4:1-16; Ezekiel 10-11; Isaiah 42 I know that this is inconceivable, but I‘ve never watched the movie “Princess Bride.” There are some great lines from that movie that I’ve picked up on, and use, but as inconceivable as it … Continue reading

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November 29 – Who Are You?

Galatians 3:19-4:20; Lamentations 1-2; Psalm 145 If you’ve ever seen the TV show “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” you’ve heard the song by The Who entitled “Who Are You.” The background of the song reveals that it’s a day in the … Continue reading

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September 15 – Protection

September 15 John 17; 2 Chronicles 25; Psalm 82 I remember running around the neighborhood with friends, walking to parks, and running to and from school in the morning. During the summer time, we did so much running around that … Continue reading

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May 8 – Team

Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14 16-17 20-21; John 17:20-26 Teamwork can be a beautiful thing. When a team is working right, everything seems to click. Team members know each other’s strengths and weaknesses and work to emphasize each one’s … Continue reading

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January 24 – The Body

Third Sunday after the Epiphany Nehemiah 8:1-3 5-6 8-10 (Ezra reads the law); Psalm 19 (The law revives the soul); 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a (You are the body of Christ); Luke 4:14-21 (Jesus reads the prophet Isaiah) There is something sweet … Continue reading

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September 15 – The Prayer of Jesus

John 17; 2 Chronicles 25; Psalm 82 Prayer is a powerful way of showing God’s love. Too often the phrase “I’ll pray for you” is merely lip service, though. We say it in good faith, but by the time we … Continue reading

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July 26 – The Body of Christ

1 Corinthians 12; 2 Kings 6:1-7:2; Jonah 1 My daughter works for a company that has strong working relationships with Africa New Life Ministries. Many of the employees have “adopted” children and support them through this organization. More than just … Continue reading

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