Proof Positive
We made an interesting observation in our Online Community Group this week. We noticed that Acts 1:3 says that Jesus “showed them (his disciples) that he was alive with many convincing proofs. He appeared to them over a …
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God’s Power
Now that we’re into the rainy season here in South Florida, thunderstorms are becoming a more frequent occurrence. Whenever lightning strikes close to you, you get a small sample of the awesome power of God. Scary power. …
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Everyone Is Gifted
We usually describe gifted people in a way that says something exceptional about them. Many schools offer gifted programs for their top students. Or we might say that someone with amazing musical ability is truly gifted. …
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Let It Begin with Me
I keep thinking about that song that goes, “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.” That initial line strikes at the heart of what our world truly needs. We typically think of peace in terms of what needs …
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This Sunday many Christians celebrate Pentecost, which has its roots in ancient Judaism. After Jesus left his disciples and ascended into heaven they gathered together for the celebration of Pentecost. But as they …
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Working from Home
Many Christians observe today as Ascension Day, the day when Jesus ascended to be with his Father in heaven, leaving the disciples staring into the sky. The Bible tells us about it in the first few verses of the book of …
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Peace or Pieces?
You have probably noticed how fractured we have become as a society. Everything has become a partisan issue, with clear lines of demarcation to designate each side. Even questions about the present pandemic and public …
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Fearing Fear
In his inaugural address, Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” These words are not just clever rhetoric; they speak to something that is often true about ourselves. Fear has a …
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God Is With Us
At Christmas time we often retell the story of the angel who visited Joseph to tell him that Mary would soon give birth to Jesus. As Matthew’s gospel reminds us, this fulfills prophecy from the prophet Isaiah that he …
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God Hears Us
Occasionally I’ve been in a gathering where the entire group of people are all praying aloud to God at once. It’s a neat experience if you’ve ever participated in anything like that, to see and hear many people lifting …
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