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Messianic Jew
This is just my own thinking, but I am seeing how Paul still held to the Jewish teachings, even after his conversion. He still attended Temple, participated in the ritual of purification, and taught the…
Created over 2 years ago
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Comment to MissyLou
Missylou, I so agree with you on the concept of the fast during lent. I prayed hard about my "giving up" and feel that I made the choice that was right for me. But not only is it the giving up, but the…
Created over 2 years ago
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ripple
As I continue to read Acts and look at the events taking place, I am reminded of the ripple effect. One stone dropped in the water and the ripples go out from the center. This is what I see happening…
Created over 2 years ago
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response to Missy Lou - 23rd Psalm
You would love to read "a shepherd looks at the 23rd Psalm" by Phillip Keller. It is an amazing story written from the eyes of a real shepherd. He speaks so deeply and passionately about how the shepherd…
Created over 2 years ago
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Law vs Love
I agree 100% with Cindy, God isn't about the rules, he is about the heart. In Sunday School yesterday we are doing a study by Andy Stanley (Faith Hope and Luck) We discussed "circumstantial faith" and…
Created over 2 years ago
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Come to your senses
I have to just laugh out loud when I read verse 11 in the NLT translation; "Peter finally came to his senses. It's really true!", he said. "The Lord has sent his angel and saved me from Herod and from…
Created over 2 years ago
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He opens the way
What I find so exciting about these passages is the way that God worked both in Peter's life and in the life of Cornelius to prepare each of them for the work about to be done. While Peter's heart was…
Created over 2 years ago
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He open the way
What I find so exciting about these passages is the way that God worked both in Peter's life and in the life of Cornelius to prepare each of them for the work about to be done. While Peter's heart was…
Created over 2 years ago
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Amazing Grace
The church's future and subsequent ministry is indeed unstoppable if, by Gods grace, He can reach down to save Paul, the "chiefest of all sinners". With Paul's conversion, along with the response of the…
Created over 2 years ago
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Suffering and Persecution Part 2
I must add to my previous post ... Because of the scattered believers our faith is made strong and continues to witness to the ends of the earth. In the face of tribulation the early believers refused…
Created over 2 years ago
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Suffering and Persecution
You are sound asleep in your own bed, the children are down the hall and the night is calm and quiet. You hear a crash at the door and before you know it you have been pulled by force out of your home…
Created over 2 years ago
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servants heart
I have to just add a thought. Last night was the Celebration of the Life of Lonnie Stauffer. I only knew Lonnie when he would greet me in the hall, be a dinner or when I picked up a bulletin. I could…
Created over 2 years ago
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death and lying
I must admit, this selection of scripture has always left me with some "fearful" thoughts. As a child I even thought a lot about the "see what happens when you lie to God"! I sure didn't want to be struck…
Created over 2 years ago
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Good Deeds
"Are we being questioned today because we've done a good deed for a crippled man?" I find that so extremely cool! Because of one act in the Name of Jesus, the whole of Jerusalem was turned upside down!…
Created over 2 years ago
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Missed Opportunities
I love this passage; "Peter saw his opportunity and addressed the crowd" Peter, being so full of the Holy Spirit, was tuned in to his surroundings. He knew instinctively that he had the opportunity to…
Created over 2 years ago
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Missed Opportunities
I love this passage; "Peter saw his opportunity and addressed the crowd" Peter, being so full of the Holy Spirit, was tuned in to his surroundings. He knew instinctively that he had the opportunity to…
Created over 2 years ago
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Breath On Me Breath Of God
Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do. Breathe on me, Breath of God, until my heart is pure, until with thee I will one…
Created over 2 years ago
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come one, come all
Come one, come all .... My denominational background holds to the custom of all male leadership. I am not questioning or criticizing that tradition, but I am so proud and honored to be a member of a church…
Created over 2 years ago
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taking a second look
I had to go back and re-read the scripture after reading Rick and Adam's comments. I missed that completely, Adam. Never thought about the Prep ... I jumped right to the Receiving! It is still the same…
Created over 2 years ago
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"And you shall receive Power"
"There is power, power, wonder working power; in the precious blood of the Lamb" This is a song I grew up with and even today it rings in my ear, affirming me that God's power is working in my life.…
Created over 2 years ago
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Acts 3
"why does this take you by such complete surprise" Acts 3 Is it any different today? God works in my life in ways I can't imagine, I know He is working, has worked and will continue to work yet, sometimes…
Created over 2 years ago
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Reading th book of Acts
This will be day one for me and I am hoping and praying that this new media will reach many, just as the word reached many in these scriptures
Created over 2 years ago