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Quote for the Day
Many try to teach, but few actually live. To live by faith costs a price. Nothing more, and nothing less, than your life. Retha McPherson
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I will praise your name…
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The Bible- God’s Word
1. Introduction In 2 Timothy 3:16, we are told that all Scripture is inspired by God. In Hebrews 4:12, we are told that the word of God is like a sharp sword, that it is active and alive. What do we mean when we say that the Scriptures are inspired by God? At the very …
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Reflection on Mark 6:45-56
Scripture “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here.” Observation Immediately after the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus sends the disciples to go across the lake to Bethsaida. He goes up into the hills to pray. Later that night, the disciples are in the middle of the lake, struggling against the wind and …
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Reflection on Mark 6:20-44
Scripture They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterwards, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of left over bread and fish. A total of 5,000 men and their families were fed from those loaves. Observation When the disciples return from their ministry tour, Jesus says they should find a quiet place and rest …
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Jesus paid it all