Tag: bible
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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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Do you doubt God?
Unbelief is not something that only people who don’t know Jesus face – but rather it is a real challenge for ALL of us when we consider doubting what God can, and will, do for us if or when we ask. Jesus dealt with unbelief by reminding those around Him what God has already said and done – and in those accomplishments…
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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,…
Pastor T.J. Conwell 