The Truth is that God, who needs nothing, wants us. The Truth is that we–all of us–have discounted that divine presence and desire, perhaps thinking it’s too good to be true. And so, like Peter, the Rock, we turn to God when He invites us to act in goodness, truth and beauty. We listen to Him
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Catholic
Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 23, 2008
Washing in the Bible
A worship station is set up. There are two but they are the same thing. Water is a powerful cleansing agent and symbol. In the temple, the priests washed their hands and their feet every time they led worship to symbolize their initial baptism when they were set apart for
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Church Of God
Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 9, 2008
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Longfellow could take a worthless piece of paper, write a poem on it, and instantly make it worth 1000’s of dollars – and we call this genius! Rockefeller could sign his name on a piece of paper and make it worth millions of dollars – and we call this riches! An artist can take the courses
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Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008
In a recent conversation, a friend reminded me as we talked about forgiveness, that when someone was crucified, the charges against him (or her) were nailed to the cross so that it was made public as to the reason for the crucifixion.
In our main text, we read that Pilate, against the objection
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Church Of God
Contributed by Colin Bain on May 1, 2009
We are directed to the place where everything can be seen and directed – heaven, where God dwells and directs. We are called to that place to gain a perspective that is not our own. It is like that moment when a successful businessman might take his child to his office window, showing the extent of
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Charles Worth on May 16, 2009
YOUR FIRST LOVE
Remember your first love? That innocent time in life when you had fallen "head over heels" for someone? Knowing it is the right thing to do you went to her/him and confessed your undying love; only to be told how much they "like" you as a friend. Jesus must feel that way at times.
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Baptist
Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 19, 2009
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HEARING GOD
In his devotional book, "My Utmost For His Highest" Oswald Chambers writes, "Get into the habit of saying, 'Speak, Lord,' and life will become a romance. Every time circumstances press in on you say, 'Speak, Lord,' and make time to listen. Chastening is more than a means of
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009
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FORGIVENESS VS. TOLERANCE: CHURCH DISCIPLINE
If we look closer at Jesus words, he tells us that we do not have to tolerate sinful behaviour in order to forgive a person. He says in verse 17 that if the person doesn't listen after going through all the steps, to treat that person as a tax collector
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Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Oct 22, 2009
Not too many years ago newspapers carried the story of Al Johnson, a Kansas man who came to faith in Jesus Christ. What made his story remarkable was not his conversion, but the fact that as a result of his newfound faith in Christ, he confessed to a bank robbery he had participated in when he was
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
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It’s pretty common to complain about things. During a military exercise at Eglin AFB, Florida, as I was standing in line at the mess tent, I heard a disgruntled soldier ahead of me say, "What! Lobster again?!" I’m convinced that some people could live in a suite at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston
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Congregational
Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 10, 2003
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Can you fathom this? The God of the universe, who holds all things together by the word of His power, who fills all things and is bigger than the universe; bigger than time, literally lives in you. Calls you His dwelling place. What a magnificent creation you are! What high and wonderful
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Orthodox
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2003
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Ingratitude denotes spiritual immaturity. Infants do not always appreciate what parents do for them. They have short memories. Their concern is not what you did for me yesterday, but what are you doing for me today. The past is meaningless and so is the future. They live for the present. Those who
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