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Entrust Yourself to God Alone
Read John 2 Today’s discussion needs the whole chapter of John 2 to shed light on why the author, John, included this tidbit about Jesus’ mindset when dealing with miracle seekers. Focus: verses 24 and 25 24-But Jesus on His part did not entrust Himself to them, because He knew all people 25-and needed no…
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Remember…
This morning, I read Exodus chapter 4 that tells about Moses and the burning bush. God tells Moses to throw down his trusty staff and it turns into a serpent. Moses freaks. God tells him to pick it up by the tail. Moses obeys and the staff replaced the serpent in his hand. I thought…
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The Wind on Your Face
A man found himself drawn to a certain mountain. He purposed in his heart to climb to the top. He moved to the base of the mountain and began to prepare. The day came for him to set out on his adventure. As he came to the trail head leading to the summit, he encountered…
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Fascia
Most people agree on the importance of strong bones and muscles. But there is another network of tissue within the body—one just as vital for optimal physical performance—known as fascia. The fascial network is a type of connective tissue that forms a continuous, three-dimensional web throughout the entire body. It wraps around bones, muscles, nerves,…
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Correction as a Trap
Discerning the Enemy’s Tactics Before We Speak “““““““““““““““““““““““` The other day, I was reading Genesis 3—that sad, sad story of the fall of humanity. This is where the serpent first slithers into the narrative: a sly, smooth-talking deceiver who has continued to plague every generation since. It begins like this, Genesis 3:1: “Now the serpent…
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Spirit Mindset
MINDSET OF THE SPIRIT Romans 8: 5-8 5-For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6-For to set the mind on the things of the flesh is death, but…
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In the Midst…
Suffering is inevitable — whether you are a disciple of Jesus or not. Jesus teaches us that in this world we will have trouble, then reminds us he has overcome the world (John 16:33). His half-brother James goes further: not if you face trials, but when (James 1:2). The reality, though, is that we are…
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Bring It All…
Philippians 4:4-7 ESV Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say rejoice Let your reasonableness be known to all. The LORD is at hand. Do not be anxious about anything; but… In prayer, and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests Be made know to GOD. And the peace of GOD, which surpasses all understanding,…
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WHEN THE STORM STOPS
Jonah is running. He’s paid his fare, boarded the ship, and gone below deck to sleep — while the Lord sends a storm after him. This is a world with no churches on every corner. No Bible verses on coffee mugs, no seminaries, no “thoughts and prayers.” This was a world that took the unseen…
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Just My Heart
A peasant boy lived on the edge of beautiful kingdom. He lived in a small cottage and tended sheep for a nearby nobleman. On a certain day at the beginning of spring, a declaration was made throughout the whole kingdom. The king was having a grand buffet in honor of his birthday. The invitation included…
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