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Rely on Jesus
“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9 NLT As students, teachers, and school administrators go back to school it is a...
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God’s Word Stands Forever
There have been popular movements within Christian communities throughout history. Some have stood the test of time like small groups and others like clogging to gospel tunes with lyrics that focus on behavior modification that...
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The Gardener
I am a plant killer. For some reason, I cannot keep alive the gorgeous orchids that I have been given several times over. I suspect that it is not a lack of sunshine or the...
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Good Fruit
“This is what the Lord God showed me—a basket of summer fruit. He said, “Amos, what do you see?” And I said, “A basket of summer fruit.” Then the Lord said to me, “The end...
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In the Boat
Even the wind and waves obey him. Matthew 8:27 Jesus fell asleep on a boat with his faithful disciples when a storm blew in. His disciples accused Jesus of not caring if they drowned and he questioned them...
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Beautiful Feet
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching...
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I Want it NOW!
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.2 Peter 3:9 “I want it...
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God’s Law of Love
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”Galatians 5:1 Jesus desires for us and is the way for...
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Keep Your Heart Safe!
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) In biblical times, the heart was believed to be the source of all thought and emotion. We still often use...
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Hope Is All Around
It is great to be back! I have missed many activities that our church has put on like wonderful Messy Church and I missed the Florida United Methodist Church Annual Conference last week. If you...