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What Does It Mean to Abide and Why Is It Important?

There have been times when I felt I was really abiding in Jesus. Then there have been times when I have to admit, not so much! What does it mean to abide, how can we abide and why should we abide? First, who needs to abide? The answer: everyone who believes in him. If we…
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March 26, 2019 0

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said He Was the Bread of Life?

When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves.  Do not work for the food that…
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March 22, 2019 0

Suffering – Lessons We Learn From Job

If you or someone you know is suffering, there is no better book to read than Job.  The lessons we learn there establish a new paradigm about suffering. As much as we want them, there are no easy answers for suffering. It’s uncomfortable, it alters our perceptions and raises negative emotions. It must be dealt…
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March 19, 2019 0

Authority – What do we do about it?

A question everyone must answer: what is the authority of Jesus? The way you answer that question is life altering. And failure to answer, is an answer in itself! In the last days of Jesus’ ministry, conflict and confrontation became the norm! Here, Jesus heads right into the home court of the religious authorities. And…
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March 15, 2019 0