Month: March 2024

CREATED FOR RESTGENESIS 2:1-3, EXODUS 20:8-11, MARK 6:30-34 Jesus’ instructions to his disciples, as they were still caught up in the “high” of a successful mission trip, to separate themselves from the work, to be alone with him, to be quiet and to rest, has taught me that my Lord’s priority is firstly for his …

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THE FALL OF MANGenesis 3:1-24 One cannot really see how far man has fallen unless one sees God’s destiny for him. From one who bears God’s image, who carries in him the divine breath of the life of God, who carries God’s authority to rule over his Creation, who enjoys God’s love and care in …

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IN THE BEGINNINGJohn 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.  With these 3 sentences, John outlines a theology that is so audacious …

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THAT YOU MAY KNOWEphesians 1:1-23 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you …

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RELIGIONJames 1:19-27 Once in a while it is good to step back and ask “what is it all about?”  Church life can suck you in: worship on Sundays, care group meetings, sunday school, youth meetings, band practice, committee meetings. These activities beget even more activities: outings, visitations, workshops, bible classes, outreach programs, fellowship programs, meals, …

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