There are plenty of reasons to be anxious. We don’t feel secure, so we talk about cameras and guns and how to be safe. Halloween was scary enough. Jesus tells us to get past the fear and to trust in him.   Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34  

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What does it take to get to praise? We believe all the bad stuff. All the criticism and complaints. We all know if we really want to get action from someone we complain. The squeaky wheel syndrome works well. But how do we not treat God like just someone we complain to? How do we […]

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Sometimes we feel like we don’t fit or belong. We wonder if God is even there or if he listens to us. Adoption seems like a lot of trouble. All the checks on the parents and the place they will live. How do we feel at home when God seems to be in such strange places? We don’t get him to move to our place, we move in with him and get adjusted to his people.

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Sometimes we find ourselves trapped. Traps all work the same way. There is an entrance and bait but there is no exit. We cannot get out and it is because we walked right into it. Why would we do that?   Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

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Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16  

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We begin with creation and are soon separated from God by sin. God lives in complete holiness and light and only those who are holy can come into his presence. What is the progression of sinner to holiness?    Ephesians 1:3-10  

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The one forgiven much loves much. Why else would God forgive if it was not to provoke our love for him. If he forgives to bring about a loving relationship, why do we forgive?   Scripture: Luke 7:41-49  

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Our repentance and humbling before God starts the process of redemption for us. Actually, it began long ago when it was thought that we should be redeemed by blood. How do we get from repentance to redemption?   Scripture: Romans 3:21-26  

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Christianity is not an instant cure for sin to salvation but a process by which God leads us to a greater relationship with him. Jesus called some and others just followed because they were interested. What is the progression to become a disciple and why are there so few around?   Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25  

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Sometimes things are pressing so close around us it is hard to move. How did Jesus stand it when so many people demanded attention? The secret seems to be in knowing who you are, what you can do, and not letting anyone steal your focus.   Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

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