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June 11 Liturgy
June 11, 2023 Liturgy
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Are we there yet?
You’ve probably heard this question a hundred times, some of which, I’m sure, were from your own lips. We ask it when we’re on a journey and we’re ready to reach our destination. It’s probably poorly worded since the answer is obvious. What we really want to know is when will we get there? As
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A Walk Through History
As you may know, I visited the Middle East earlier this month. Perhaps a more accurate description would be, I took a trip through history. The Middle East is where the oldest known civilizations developed and I got to see evidence to some of these civilizations. The evidence is left behind by empires that conquered
Read MoreBethlehem
Visiting the cave identified as the birthplace of Christ was an experience. The Church of the Nativity was built over the site, which is a cave. So many people stand in line to see it. The line is perhaps a dozen people wide and 100 or more feet long which leads to a staircase leading
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Personal Relationship with God, Bible Study, and the Church
American culture has been shaped by rugged individualism. (Remember the Marlboro Man?) As a result, when we think of our spiritual lives we think in individualistic terms. And so we orient our involvement with others, the church, and even Bible study in terms of our own personal growth. If it helps or you think you
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Awaken West Houston 2023
January 30 – February 28 When the apostle Paul was preaching about Jesus in the Greek city of Corinth in the first century he faced a great degree of persecution and threats. One night in a vision the Lord said to him, Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent,
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Christmas Comes at Just the Right Time
In C.S. Lewis beloved book, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Lucy discovers a magical world after hiding in a wardrobe. This world is filled with snow, which she finds mysterious and wonderful, until she sees the puzzling weariness it has brought upon the inhabitants of the land. For Lucy, the winter wonderland seems
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How do you know if you are Christian?
The name “Christian” was first given to disciples of Jesus in the city of Antioch in the 1st Century. It was not long after many of Jesus’ followers had to flee Jerusalem because they were being persecuted for their faith. That meant sacrificing social groups they may have had, kids activities and educational opportunities, even
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Living in this Fear-Filled World
Some ideas take time to mature. Here are some of those for me. The Sovereignty of God The Power of Love Contentment There are plenty more, but these 3 have proved of great significance in the last couple of years. The Sovereignty of God. This, of course, is a doctrine we find in the Bible.
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