Tag: bible
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Majesty on Display
Often in God’s Word, we are treated to pivotal moments in history when the events, theme, and even the landscape dramatically shifts and forces us to reflect on the majesty of God. The triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (John 12:12-19) is one of these events, testifying to the glory of God’s perfect timing and the fulfillment…
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Humbleness Matters
One of the mosts valuable traits that Jesus continually taught was that of humbleness. It truly is an act of obedience (to God) to be humble, or hospitable, or gracious to one another and one that we are constantly called to emulate. Whether we are praying for others, offering forgiveness, loving people unconditionally, or even…
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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…
Pastor T.J. Conwell 