LOVING LIKE JESUS
By Edwin White “One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to him” (John 13:23, New International Version). When we pause to count our blessings, we often think of family first....
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By Stuart Powell The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. (Genesis 2:15, New International Version). God created everything good. Yet in that...
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By Stuart Powell As we prepare to celebrate the Lord’s Supper, I’d like you to think about the emblems of this memorial. Each of you hold a small piece of bread and a small cup filled with a drink....
View ArticleNot Filling–But Fulfilling
By Doug Redford Each of us can probably think of a meal that we have greatly anticipated sitting down to eat. It may be a holiday dinner (perhaps at Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas) at which family...
View ArticleOh, How He Loves You and Me
Lonetta McKee “And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground” (Luke 22:44, New International Version). What a gripping visual this verse...
View ArticleThe Worst Thing Became the Best Thing
By Jim Nieman Crucifixion is a grisly business, especially when the executioners are in a hurry. Jesus not only was on the cross, he was on the clock. Jesus had to die before sundown so God’s...
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By Doug Redford In a matter of weeks, we will gather together on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter and Christmas are the two most recognized Christian holidays:...
View ArticleOur Opening Day
By Doug Redford In 1984 Thomas Boswell, now a retired sports columnist, wrote a book entitled Why Time Begins on Opening Day. His premise was that opening day of the baseball season gives every major...
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