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Acting Out Our Faith: Empowered by God
He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the…
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Acting Out Our Faith – a new series
My wife and I have been privileged to be part of a fellowship of people who are working on following Jesus the best they can. Our small group is currently working on ways we can minister to others in a way that doesn’t seem “churchy” in the worst sense of that word. I have been…
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Life in Community: Learning to Love Extravagantly
While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked.…
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Life in Community: It’s Unity, Not Uniformity
Introduction: The service at church today was focused in on the larger part of this passage in Ephesians and really hit home with me. I need to get busy being the body of Christ with others. It was a great word and a great service. If you are interested, you can hear the sermon after…
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Life in Community: The Place of Holiness
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all…
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Good Friday Poem – Hammer and Nail
Hammer and Nail Muscled hands, calloused and rough, Work with care and a gentle touch. Tree to timber with saw and stone; Through patient skill a form has grown. A stable manger of humble scale, Put together by hammer and nail. A babe is born inBethlehem; A wooden manger a bed for him.…
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Life in Community: The Humility of Christ
Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful. Let Israel be glad in its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre. For the LORD takes pleasure in…
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Life in Community: Everyone is Broken
During our small group meeting a gentleman shared about his recent journey to the Philippines and the life changing experiences he had there. One of the most powerful truths he saw during his visit was the importance and influence of community. It reminded me of some blog posts I did about two years ago on…
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Send Us Heaven
Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. – Matthew 6:10 Send Us Heaven Walking in this weary world We long for heaven’s glory We lift our eyes to the sky For You to change our story God above, we need you here Send us heaven Give us love,…