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JESUS, SAVIOR OF OUTSIDERS!

John…on Love “What kind of love is this?” we sing with emotion for we have been redeemed. We are no longer outsiders. Until, of course, we think we can shut someone else out…from the “church club”. We do not have … Continue reading

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EVEN ON THE SABBATH!

John…on Love “I love going to church every Sunday, it’s where I get my fuel for the rest of the week!” We have heard this said by many of the older crowd for years. I heard this as a child … Continue reading

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BELIEVING THE BARE WORD OF JESUS

John…on Love God merely spoke the words, “Let there be light” and there was light. And added, “It was good.” His Son, Jesus Christ, who does what the Father tells Him to do, spoke and healing, restoration, renewed minds, hearts … Continue reading

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THE FIELDS ARE FULL! THE PURPOSE IS CLEAR!

John…on Love The disciples are back from the local McManna with food to eat, but Jesus isn’t eating. He has just finished talking to a woman about her spiritual health and living water that she can drink from forever! In … Continue reading

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COUNTING AND COMPARING

John…on Love We have human tendencies to decide what is better by counting how many of this and that. A person must be successful because when you count their dollars they seem to have more than the guy down the … Continue reading

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THE BEST MAN’S TOAST!

John…on Love Randy and I have been involved in a lot of weddings since May. It’s been fun to watch the festivities and celebrations that occur between a man and woman who have decided to spend a lifetime together. (And … Continue reading

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BORN FROM ABOVE

John…on Love The encounter with Nicodemus as written in John’s narrative is simple yet profound. It is the difference between Life or death. There are no words to be added or explained because Jesus, God’s Son reveals all the Truth, … Continue reading

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GOD, REVEALED IN THE SON

John…on Love When we pray, “Lord, break my heart of those things that break Your heart,” be careful. He will do just that. We begin to see the world in a different Light. We see far more than we want … Continue reading

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IT’S NOT MY TIME…

John …on Love “I can fix that” we say in problematic situations. “I know what to do, let’s…” “Let’s do it this way…and right NOW!” “Do it and do it now, the quicker the better!” We all have the tendencies … Continue reading

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WE FOUND HIM, COME AND SEE!

John…on Love What if we talked more about the Jesus we love and less about the imperfect church we attend with other imperfect people like ourselves? Why do we begin conversations to those seeking Jesus with “You should come to … Continue reading

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