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Category Archives: Communion Meditations
Grace and Peace
The authors of the New Testament books often wish their readers “grace and peace” in the opening remarks of their letters. This term was a blessing that became a common greeting among the early Christians. It is a blessing that … Continue reading
Faith that Saves
Luke 7:36-50 records an interesting event in the ministry of Jesus. This story conveys the ability, and willingness, of Jesus to offer salvation to anyone who will humbly come to him in faith and repentance. Jesus had been invited to … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, forgiveness, Luke 7, salvation, sermon idea, woman annoints Jesus, worship
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Rest for God’s People
The subject of rest is an on-going theme in the Bible. Gen.2:2-3 says, “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership
Tagged Hebrews 4, Labor Day, Sabbath, salvation, sermon idea
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The Gospel in Revelation
The mere thought of the biblical book of Revelation conjures up feelings of fear, dread, anxiety and apprehension in the minds of many readers. The depictions of apocalyptic plagues, scary beasts and cataclysmic natural disasters tend to frighten a lot … Continue reading
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Tagged good news, gospel, Jesus Christ, Revelation, salvation
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Heart and Purpose
Those who are serious about following Jesus should have a desire to have a heart for the Lord and to serve God’s purpose with their lives. We find in the Bible a good example of this in King David. Acts … Continue reading
Self-Denial
In 2013, the word “selfie” was officially added to the dictionary. The practice of taking one’s own picture—and the obligatory posting on social media—has become commonplace. This is a commentary on the prevalence of selfishness in our society. I don’t … Continue reading
Set Free
Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist from years ago, issued a challenge wherever he went. He could be locked in any jail cell in the country, he claimed, and set himself free in short order. He always kept his promise, … Continue reading
A Prayer of Moses
We typically think of David as the author of most of the Psalms, but he did not write all of them. Psalm 90 is attributed to Moses, the man of God. It is a prayerful Psalm, and if we want … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged brevity of life, eternity, grace of God, Psalm 90, sermon idea, wrath of God
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Flaming Arrows
In a vintage Far Side cartoon, Gary Larson depicts some early settlers of the American west with their wagons circled, trying to withstand an attack from their opponents. As flaming arrows are landing all around them, one settler cries out … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged armor of God, Ephesians 6, Far Side, Gary Larson, illustration, Satan, shield of faith
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Prepared
After studying the menu a diner asked his waiter, “How is the chicken prepared?” The waiter answered, “Sir, we are very straightforward. We tell the chicken, ‘You are going to die.’” The Bible is very straightforward. It tells us that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged death, eternity, Hebrews 9:27-28, illustration, judgment, sacrifice of Jesus, salvation, waiter
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