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Testing and Results

6In which you greatly rejoice, even if it has been necessary to put you through grief in various trials, 7that even if tested by fire, the result of your faith, more precious than gold that will pass away, will turn … Continue reading

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First Monday in Easter

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” John 19:19 (NIV) It’s … Continue reading

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NOTHING Ends on Friday

Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb… John 20:1 (NIV) If you check the four gospels, you’ll find that there is no mention of Saturday. The gospels, each … Continue reading

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A God Who Opens the Way

19Now then, brethren, we have boldness to go into the holiest place through the blood of Jesus, 20which he placed as a living way through the curtain, not previously available, which is his flesh. 21Jesus is also a great priest … Continue reading

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Restoring Broken Things

16For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel: After those days, says the Lord, I will put my laws in their hearts, And will inscribe them upon their minds. 17Because their deeds of unrighteousness … Continue reading

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Watching and Waiting

39And he went on a little ways, fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me, but not as I will, but as you do.” 40And he came to the … Continue reading

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Optimism vs Faithfulness

1On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early in the morning while it was still dark, and she saw the stone rolled away from the tomb. — John 20:1 What was it that got … Continue reading

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I, I Alone, Am Left

9And he came there to the cave, and he stayed there, and the word of YHWH came to him, and he said, “What is your business here, Elijah?” 10And Elijah said, “I have been very jealous for YHWH, God of … Continue reading

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Why Not Turn?

20When evening had come, he reclined for a meal with his disciples. 21And as they were eating he said, “I tell you truly that one of you will hand me over.” 22And they were very grieved and each one started … Continue reading

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A Paranoid Prayer

9 Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am in distress. My eye, my soul, and my body waste away with grief. 10 For my life is spent with sorrow, my years with sighing. My strength fails because of my … Continue reading

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