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Why Do We Suffer and What Should We Do About It?

When I was young, I heard about the patience of Job. I didn’t really get it then. And I don’t really get it now! I have read this book a hundred times! I still don’t see the patience of Job! What do I see? Suffering, response and a lesson or two about what we do…
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June 29, 2018 0

Faith, Renovation and Intercession – They all Come Together Here

What happens when a story has so many lessons that it’s hard to keep up? In a few words in Mark 2, we learn about faith, persistence, human nature, God’s grace, power and authority – and intercession! If we would take one lesson each day this week from this passage and let it saturate our…
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June 5, 2018 0

4 Things to do to Make a Positive Difference – and Maybe Change Your World

Do you want to make a difference in the world – or at least in your world? Do you want to leave a positive mark? Nehemiah made a difference that changed history – at least a little. And his life shows how you can make a difference, too. The story starts like this: Nehemiah heard…
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May 29, 2018 0

Can You Have A Personal Pentecost?

Have you ever experienced something that changed the entire trajectory of your life? Have you been part of something that changed the course of history? If you are following Jesus, the answer to these questions is ‘yes.’ But there is so much more – Pentecost! Jiawei Chen When we look at the event as recorded…
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May 25, 2018 0