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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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Living Our Values as the Body of Christ in the World
4Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 7To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 12For just as the body…
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Being Transformed in 2017
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. ~ Romans 12:2 How was 2016 for you? Over the last few months, I’ve heard more and more people who have been…
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Endings and Beginnings … Watching and Waiting
But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” ~ Psalm 31:14 Each and every day … each and every breath … every moment involves beginnings and endings. We all know that we are not guaranteed the next day or the next breath. That notion, if one dwells on it too long,…
Epicurious Lutheran 