Random reflections from a modern day pastor.
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He Already Knew!
Receiving difficult news can affect us in many ways. For some it may cause anger, for others grief, and even for others a deep sense of loss and mourning that is simply, unshakeable. Jesus knew the Disciples would feel all of these emotions in reaction to His news of departing — which is exactly why…
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Hated by the World
It is very easy to feel alone, to struggle with acceptance, or to think that all is lost in a world that is determined to shut God out of it. But consider this: Jesus never said that hope is lost – it’s actually quite the opposite! He told us to remember that even when the…
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Wisdom
Wisdom comes in different forms and from many directions. Sometimes we hear it in a song, other times in a familiar story, and sometimes from a direct Word of God that simply cannot be mistaken. The always present challenge is will we recognize it when we hear it, and then will we listen to what…
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The Spirit’s Work
When faced with adversity, looking forward is always a welcomed practice – especially when we are struggling with current events and need something to build our hope on! In John 14, Jesus gives the disciples one of the clearest examples of this by promising to them the GIFT of the Holy Spirit to be sent…
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Declare It!
The prophetic words of Jesus to Peter – related to his own denial of Christ – ought to ring in our ears like a traumatic tale of warning. The fact that each of us must make the same choice (sometimes daily) is a very real possibility, and we should always be prepared to speak the…
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Devotion is Costly
Devotion to Jesus will always cost us something. Whether it means our wants, our likes, perhaps our favorite pastime, or even in some cases our very life – being fully devoted to Jesus in all things is truly the highest price to pay and one that may be required. But … consider the reward!! If we are…
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