Random reflections from a modern day pastor.
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God’s Perfect Sacrifice
The plot to kill Jesus (reference the above image of John 11:53) was simply about control for humanity. He was a threat to the ‘leaders’ way of life, their authority, and ultimately what they considered worship of God to be. For God, however, it was to bring glory to Himself and to the Son in…
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“Lazarus … “
Many remember, and some can even quote, the line spoken by Jesus that brought Lazarus from the grave. But, do we truly understand the ramification of Jesus’s power being displayed so publicly? One of the most impactful miracles of His ministry led to the settled belief that Jesus was a danger to this world, and…
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Do you believe?
The final public miracle Jesus performed is captured in John 11; known as the raising of Lazarus from the dead. While the outcome is no secret to those who have heard this story, the Disciples most assuredly would have been blown away by it. Honestly, the word miracle just doesn’t seem to encapsulate the whole story,…
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Straight Talk
Why is it that when Jesus spoke plainly to those in His time about who He is, they refused to believe Him? Rather, they continued to ask for more proof that He was the Messiah. While we may never find out the answer to that question (for them), we certainly have to ask ourselves why…
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Do you hear Him?
One of the most incredible truths that God offers us is an invitation to know Him, personally. Through the sacrifice of Jesus at Calvary, God has made a way that invites us to come – even going so far as to make the analogy of the shepherd holding open the gate for the sheep that…
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What will we say?
Confession is one of the most pivotal steps to growth in Christ. No matter where our lives have been, or what challenges we might currently be facing, confessing who Jesus is (the Son of God) is truly the first step of understanding for all. The man who was born blind (seen in John 9) walked…
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Pastor T.J. Conwell 