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Nails, Not Wands
The word disciple and the word discipline have the same root. You cannot have disciples without discipline because at their root both words mean learning. Learning isn’t always easy, and in fact it can be hard and painful. Likewise, following Jesus is not always easy, but as we look at the Epistle Lesson from the…
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Communion of Saints
Being at a sporting event is exciting, especially when you’re on the field. The crowd cheering can pump you up and inspire you to perform. The spectators watching the game inspire you to give it your best because you know everyone is watching. In a similar fashion, the author of Hebrews has us consider the…
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Where is Your Treasure?
We like our lives to go smoothly. We do everything we can to make sure we don’t have to worry about tomorrow. What happens when something happens to upset our best laid plans? We often become anxious and fearful. Regardless of what causes our anxiety, the Lord Jesus gives us a reason not to be…