Life is hard.  Our world is in the throes of agony and despair.  Is there any hope?  Is there any way out of the maze of confusion and trouble?  Is there any cure for the cancer within our souls?  Jesus says resoundingly, “Yes!”    Matthew 6:25-34

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When it comes to living the Christian life, Jesus makes it clear that what we do is to be done in service to others and for the glory of God alone, with no thought for self or the approval of others.  This is something that each one of us must wrestle with on a daily […]

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When it comes to living the Christian life, Jesus’ teaching on how to respond to insults and personal injustices is something that each one of us must wrestle with on a daily basis.  Jesus’ instructions are not easy and go against nearly every fiber of our being.   ~Matthew 5:21-26;  38-48

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Jesus takes a radical approach when telling us how to deal with our sin.  What exactly does He mean?  How are we to understand Him?             ~Matthew 5:27-32 (NIV)

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Jesus said, “If you love me you will keep my commandments” (Jn. 14:15).  The heart of a disciple is a heart of obedience.  For a disciple filled by the Holy Spirit, obedience is not a burden, but a delight.   ~Matthew 5:17-20  

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In light of what took place recently at the Capitol, as the Electoral College was set to ratify the results of November’s presidential election, people are asking, “Is there any hope for America?”  But a far greater question is this:  “What kind of people ought we to be” (2 Peter 3:11)?  Or, in the words […]

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Our world is in the throes of distress at nearly every level.  It is easy to lose heart in the midst of such chaos.  Is there any hope?  Until Jesus returns there is always hope.  He is the Hope of the world and the Church is His ambassador of Hope.  God’s mercies are new every […]

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Christmas is a season of wonder and surprise.  The element of surprise is a part of most of our family gatherings.  But there is no greater surprise than the Incarnation of God in the form of an infant child–Jesus of Nazareth.  He was truly The Surprise of Christmas.

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No one anticipated it.  The prophets didn’t understand it, even though they foretold it.  Even the angels in heaven didn’t understand it (1 Peter 1:12).  God’s rescue mission was indeed a mission unexpected.   Luke 2:1-20

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Have you ever had the experience of having lived a moment you wished you had not—one that you wish you could erase?  It was just such a moment that began the cycle of human misery that has enslaved mankind since the birth of humanity.  But Jesus came on a rescue mission to free the captives […]

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