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Reflections on Luke 11:14-54
Jesus isn’t holding his tongue.v29 this is an evil generationv39 (to a guy who just invited him to dinner!) inside you are full of greed and wickedness. You fools! Jesus tells the pharisees what he thinks of them–shocking candor. Then … Continue reading
Did Jesus Know Everything?
Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being … Continue reading
Should We Trust Elected Officials?
Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. Blessed are those whose help is the God of … Continue reading
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Tagged advent, bible, Biden, division, election, election fraud, God, Jesus, king david, messianic prophecy, nathan, Religion and Politics, sovereignty of god, Trump, uriah
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The Gospel Means Crossing Cultural Barriers
The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his tent … Continue reading
Abraham and the Appointment System
“Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” Genesis 12:1 On July 1, many United Methodist pastors received new appointments. They unpacked their books, and began meeting parishioners. Last Sunday they … Continue reading
80 Year Old Methodist Rules That Can Save Churches
“…doing no harm, avoiding evil of every kind…” “…doing good of every possible sort, and as far as possible to all.” The early Methodists were well known for small groups of people who helped one another grow in Christ, by … Continue reading
Can Churches Perform Miracles?
Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. – John 14:12 I’m trying to imagine … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts, bible, charismatic, faith, God, holy spirit, Jesus, miracles, pentecostal, signs and wonders, spiritual gifts
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The Compassion of Judas Iscariot
The name of Judas Iscariot went down to the pages of history as the man who betrayed Jesus. Luke attributes this to Satan. Matthew and Mark say it was because of greed. John points to both, and also adds theft as a motivation (John 12:1-8). I think if we could travel back in time to […]
The Other Six Days 