Category: Jesus
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The Truth?
There’s a popular Christian song called The Truth sung by Megan Woods. I like listening to this song, and the lyrics resonate with me. But I was really dialing in on the lyrics, and something caught my attention, and I began to ponder. The line in the chorus reads: “The truth is I am my…
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Taught or Caught
It’s amazing the impact non-verbal communication can have. Even after being taught something, watching that same person’s life can also teach you. It doesn’t matter what you’re taught if the life lived and actions taken speak the opposite lesson. You’ve probably heard that adage: Do as I say, not as I do. Oh, how dangerous…
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The Great Divide
There is a huge political divide in America today. It may be in the entire world, but that’s above my pay grade. It’s the divide in America that concerns me. My son is a Gen-Z-er; he’s 25. He and I have deep conversations about the condition of life in our country. He lives his life…
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People Pleaser
I’ve often wondered why I feel this desperate need to please other people. Why am I afraid of conflict or disagreement? A friend and I were having a simple conversation about a book series. I said I didn’t care for it and gave solid reasons. My friend began to refute my reasons, but with anger.…
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A Burning Bush
Exodus chapter three gives the account of Moses being called aside by God. He witnessed a bush that was on fire, but was not burning up. Being curious, he “turned aside” to see this wonder before him. As he turned his attention to the bush, God spoke to him from within the fire. “Moses, Moses!”…
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A Doubter’s Confession
I am a believer in Jesus. There is no doubt about that. I know that God and Jesus are real; I have experienced His presence and direction in my life. I just want to establish that at the beginning of this post. But sometimes I have moments of doubt. Do you ever experience this? I…
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This Side of Heaven
By Seph Schlueter Verse Life’s knocked me down a hundred times My heart gave out; it lost its fight It gets tiring To get up again Had one too many sleepless nights Kept up by fears that haunt my mind And it’s hard to see But I still believe Pre-Chorus That one day tears are…
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The Folded Cloth
There is so much symbolism in Christ’s death and resurrection. The account of John specifies a curious detail in the resurrection. When John arrived at the tomb and went inside, he noted that the cloth covering Jesus’ head was not piled with the burial cloths, but folded and set aside, John 20:7. Why is this…
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Palm Sunday
The day we call Palm Sunday is historically called the Day of Lambs. The shepherds would herd huge flocks of Passover Lambs into Jerusalem, signaling the start of Passover. Bethlehem was known for its spotless, almost perfect lambs. They were raised yearly and prepared for the all-important Passover celebration, remembering the salvation of Israel from…
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I Speak Jesus
The following lyrics were penned by Charity Gayle, an American worship leader, singer, and songwriter. Philippians 2:9-11 says …God exalted him [Jesus] and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow – in heaven and on earth and under the earth – and…