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Jesus said the greatest command was to ‘love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ He did not say ‘love God with this little leftover portion of yourself that you have allotted to God, or…

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Added by Christine on April 2, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments

Making room for Jesus

Making room for Jesus. (After Easter)

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You put on a nicer shirt than normal to go to church, you sang more songs, the service was crowded, but truthfully--for you, Easter got here a little soon this year. You really hadn’t had time to…

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Added by Christine on April 1, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments

Jesus to die … 'Good' Friday … really? Easter week. march 29

Jesus to die…’Good’ Friday…really? Easter week.

It is late on the night we call Maundy Thursday … the disciples have dispersed into the night, save two … Jesus is thrust before Annas in what is the first of six trials that will span about nine hours. (Indeed…

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Added by Christine on March 31, 2013 at 2:25am — No Comments

Jesus arrested. Easter week. John 18.1-14 March 28

Jesus arrested. John 18.1-14

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Take a look with me at John’s rendering of what happened that Passover night so long ago … “When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other…

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Added by Christine on March 31, 2013 at 2:24am — No Comments

The Irony of Loneliness. Easter week. March 27

The Irony of Loneliness.

“Isn't it ironic . . .

An old man turned ninety-eight…

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Added by Christine on March 31, 2013 at 2:22am — No Comments

Preparations are underway.

Preparations are underway. (on our way to Easter) Luke 22.7-13

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Added by Christine on March 26, 2013 at 2:58pm — No Comments

On the day they cried "Hosanna!"

On that day they cried “Hosanna!”

Did you see children wave palms as you walked into church? Palm Sunday, you know. Take a look at Matthew’s account:…

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Added by Christine on March 25, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments

What we believe about God

What we believe about God determines everything about us.

In Ephesians 1.1-2, Paul referenced that grace and peace flow from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ… which made me think about my definition, my view of God, and…

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Added by Christine on March 22, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments

God is . . . (what you said).

Greetings, dear Friends!

How often we read Scripture verses that reference our great and mighty God yet never stop to consider our understanding of who he is … and just what that knowledge might mean to us on a daily basis. Our knowledge of…

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Added by Christine on March 21, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments

Who is God to You?

Who is God to You? Ephesians 1.2

Paul offers grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ … all good, actually great! But it makes me think—who is this God who offers…

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Added by Christine on March 20, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments

Who is God, really?

Who is God, really? Ephesians 1.2

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ . . .

Grace, then peace. …

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Added by Christine on March 19, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments

What are you holding in your hands? Your Bible!

So, when Women of Passion started this morning, I looked around at the women I love, and said, ‘please find the little book of Philemon in your Bibles.’ …

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Added by Christine on March 15, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments

Where are We Now?

There! We did it…finishing the study of the book of Colossians, tagging on the short letter of Philemon. …

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Added by Christine on March 14, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments

"Forgive him" - Love, Paul. Philemon.

“Forgive him” – Love, Paul. Philemon, comprised of just 25 verses.

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Added by Christine on March 13, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments

Looking Back at Colossians

Looking back at Colossians.

Well, here we are, having just finished studying Colossians. We have taken two months to look at Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, moved…

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Added by Christine on March 12, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments

Doing Life Together

Doing Life Together. Colossians 4.7-18

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Added by Christine on March 11, 2013 at 6:00pm — No Comments

The Power of your Words

The Power of your Words. Colossians 4.5-6

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My dad was a redheaded Oaky who came to California in the Dust Bowl. Soon after arriving in a small farming town, his father deserted the…

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Added by Christine on March 8, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments

Use your Words Well. Colossians 4.2-4

Use your words well. Colossians 4.2-4

Friends . . . How do you use your words? I challenge you today to become a person who uses more words to be thankful, to pray, to encourage others, to bless .…

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Added by Christine on March 7, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments