Tag: the kingdom of God
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All Things Visible and Invisible
It was Girolamo Fracastoro, in 1546, who insisted that there was an unseen force in our world that had a profound effect on our physical health. At first, people thought his views were preposterous – but by the late 1800’s, thanks to Louis Pasteur, it had become clear that micro-organisms, or germs, were behind diseases…
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What is Valuable?
Have you ever watched one of those shows like Antique Roadshow or even Pawnstars? People are always hopeful that the old Samurai sword they found in the attic or the vase that Aunt Edna willed to them will be worth a fortune. Sometimes they are evaluated highly…mostly they’re not. Finding something of value is the…
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Can We See Our Part in God’s Plan?
How often do you find yourself thinking that you’re too busy to take time to pray? Do you ever dismiss the urge to share about Jesus with someone because it feels uncomfortable? Let’s face it, there are a lot of routines in our lives that the claims of the gospel and the work of God’s…
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Skinny Door
We’re reading Luke 13:22-30 this Sunday. I remember several years ago that Robbie and I had to fly out west because of a family emergency, a family member had died. Our flight locally was delayed, and we had a very short layover for our connecting flight. We raced through the airport only to get to…