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THANK YOU

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ … Continue reading

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DO WHATEVER HE TELLS YOU

John – God Speaks!   The six disciples who now trusted Jesus started on their lifelong walk with Him and from the beginning began to learn more about Him. We who read the gospel record in its entirety are prone … Continue reading

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LOOK, HE’S THE ONE!

John – God Speaks   John 1, New Living Translation The Testimony of John the Baptist   19 This was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Temple assistants from Jerusalem to ask John, “Who are you?” 20 … Continue reading

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FATHER FORGIVE THEM…

Luke – Wide Open Doors   The ultimate act of forgiveness is to forgive when no apology is given, accusations and insults still fly, and you are being nailed for what they think you have done as told by others … Continue reading

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THE NIGHT THEY ARRESTED GOD

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   We won’t understand completely why Jesus, Son of God, who is I AM, Bread of Life, Living Water, Truth, the Word who became flesh had to suffer the extreme cruelty that He did–but we … Continue reading

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ALL OR LEFTOVERS?

Luke – Doors Wide Open! Anyone ever go to church camp as a teen? Did you wonder why the appliances in the kitchen were old and barely working? Did you wonder why the dorms and other buildings were crooked and … Continue reading

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WISDOM AND TRUTH AMAZES

Part One   Luke – Wide Open Doors!   Have you ever known and observed certain people in your family, church or work situations who remain silent in a gathering of those who are in debate? They are silent because … Continue reading

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WEEPING THROUGH PRAISE

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   Those of us who have kids know that they love us best when they want something. Kids are kids. They think we don’t know their tricks of manipulation to get what they want or … Continue reading

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FAITHFULNESS WINS EVERY TIME

Luke – Doors Wide Open! The parable of the talents teaches us to be faithful to use our different gifts as God gives us opportunities to serve. Some people have a great deal of ability, so God gives them greater … Continue reading

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I WANT TO SEE!

Luke – Wide Open Doors!   Getting older, our worn eyes cannot see as clearly unaided as we once could. It’s so annoying, right? But consider the alternatives of not seeing at all! Being blind is a little like waking … Continue reading

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