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Something New

Something New

“But forget all that it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”- Isaiah 43:18-19 NLTI was...

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Be Kind and Rewind

Be Kind and Rewind

“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience."  Colossians 3:12 NLTBe kind and rewind! Did you ever see that phrase on an old VHS videotape cassette label? It was...

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Thank You

Thank You

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”- I Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT  Over this past week, I said goodbye to my mother as she entered the church triumphant. I...

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Experience

Experience

“A Methodist is one who has the love of God shed abroad in their heart by the Holy Ghost given unto them” The Character of a Methodist, by John Wesley  John Wesley and the early Methodists believed in the power of the Holy Spirit to convert the hearts of people to the...

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Generous

Generous

“Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble. The Lord protects them and keeps them alive. He gives them prosperity in the land and rescues them from their enemies. The Lord nurses them...

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The Treasure Principle

The Treasure Principle

“Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions.”- Mark 12:43 NLT If we study our checkbooks, we can figure out a great deal about our priorities. We spend money on...

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Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual Gifts

“In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach...

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Encouragement

Encouragement

"So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.”-   I Thessalonians 5:11 NLT The Apostle Paul shared with us that encouragement is the responsibility of every follower of Jesus. In Acts 16 and 17, we learn that Paul and his...

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Guard Your Heart

Guard Your Heart

“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life”- Proverbs 4:23 NLT This Proverb has always stood out to me and is a powerful reminder to us during these times that we are vulnerable. This vulnerability is a real danger to our peace, joy,...

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New Beginnings

New Beginnings

 “For I am about to do something new.    See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?I will make a pathway through the wilderness.    I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”- Isaiah 43:19 NLT 2024 is off and running for all of us! We can approach this New Year in...

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New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

“16 That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 NLT As we usher in a new year, many of us embark on resolutions—whether labeled as pledges, promises, declarations, or oaths. These resolutions...

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God Remembers

God Remembers

“He has helped his servant Israel and remembered to be merciful.” -Luke 1:54 When Christ came, the people of God had not heard a word from the Lord in centuries. In fact, the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi, was written around 440-400 B.C. The people...

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