Christianity
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Seven Days of Prayer – Day 3
Prayer Focus: Show me those things that close my heart and mind to You and Your people. Scripture: John 9:1-12 Reflection: What about me, Bethel, and our community prevents God’s priorities? Prayer: Merciful God, as difficult as it is for me, show me the truth about myself so that I can grow and become more…
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They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. ~ Acts 2:42 Now that Easter 2018 is in the books, what do we actually do with Easter? I remember my first concert (Rick Springfield), going to see Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith in concert, when my…
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Being Bearers of the Good News
14But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? 15And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How…
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Faith: What’s it all about, anyway?
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. ~ Hebrews 11:1 As Christians, we know faith is important. But what’s it all about? Why do we do what we do, and why do we want other people to join us in doing what we do? If you’ve spent…
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Giving Our Very Best to God and Our Neighbor
9Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.11Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend…
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Prayer for Prince William County Board of Supervisors Meeting – 2/21/2017
Chairman Stewart, members of the Board, and fellow citizens. As we prepare for prayer, we set our hearts and minds in a different way. We consider in the context of prayer the community of which we are a part. I don’t know what you and others are hearing, but I think it’s fair to say…
Epicurious Lutheran 