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Monthly Archives: April 2019
PURITY OF HEART
Matthew – God’s Purposes What is purity? What does it mean to be pure? What is holy? What is right? What does it mean to be righteous? People whose hearts have been broken and scarred are seeking a better way … Continue reading
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TELL ME TO COME TO YOU
Matthew – God’s Purposes In my lifetime I have heard many sermons on this passage. Some speakers will tell us that Peter should have had more faith so we should have more faith. Some will tell us that Peter … Continue reading
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YOU DO IT
Matthew – God’s Purposes When I was young my parents did many life skills for me. They tied my shoes, showed me how to use a fork but cut my meat, and what clothes to wear in all situations. … Continue reading
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GUILTY CONSCIENCE
Matthew – God’s Purposes JUMPING RIGHT IN TO MATTHEW… In Matthew 14—20, we will see three groups of people: Christ’s enemies, the needy multitudes, and the disciples. Our passage this morning describes some of Christ’s enemies in the line … Continue reading
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REJECTION
Matthew – God’s Purposes No one on earth likes rejection. We avoid it at all costs in many ways. One way is to avoid those you know don’t like you because you love God. Another way is avoid “pesky … Continue reading
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HAVE I GOT A STORY FOR YOU!
Matthew – God’s Purposes Have I got a story for you! These are typically my opening words as I teach each day. It doesn’t matter what the topic of the day is, there is nearly always a story attached … Continue reading
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WHAT IS WORTH ALL YOU HAVE?
Matthew – God’s Purposes Matthew 13, NLT Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl 44 “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it … Continue reading
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JESUS WANTS US TO “GET IT”
Matthew – God’s Purposes Things grow rapidly and abundantly in this Bolivian climate. There are so many plants of beauty that line the roadways and pathways as we travel by taxi or by foot. When you walk the path, you … Continue reading
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THE POWER OF YEAST
Matthew – God’s Purposes People who know me well know that I love to make bread. I am without a mixer here in Bolivia, but I still make a couple of loaves of bread by mixing it by hand, … Continue reading
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THE GREATEST STORYTELLER
Matthew – God’s Purposes We all love a good story. We are drawn to great stories that make us think beyond our normal thoughts. Stories must hold our interest, must make a point, must lead to a conclusion to … Continue reading
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Daily Manna (Coffee with Jesus) 