These blogs are short Scriptural teachings and are othen devotional in nature.
It is winter in the Souther hemisphere. Thankfully, Brazilian winters are not horrible but they can be uncomfortable. Most homes don’t have heat or central air so it is a bit of an adjustment for a couple of Americans. If the temperature is 45 or 50 degrees fahrenheit outside, it will be 45 or 50 […]
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“Then the leading priests decided to kill Lazarus, too, for it was because of him that many of the people had deserted them and believed in Jesus.” (John 12: 10-11) The Jewish religious leaders had been plotting Jesus’ death for most of His public ministry. They understood that they had to tread carefully because so
“And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven…” Take a look at your key chain. How many keys do you have that you have no idea what they are for? As we were packing up to leave the United States and move to Brazil I noticed so many keys on my
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“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” What are some ways that we can prevent spiritual cardiovascular disease? 1. Proper Diet– Feeding ourselves on the right things goes a long way towards protecting our hearts. The Word of God should be part of our daily diet. Feeding ourselves
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“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It accounts for 26% of all deaths. Yet, as serious and as dangerous as heart disease is, there are simple steps that we all can
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“Moses saw that the people were running wild and that Aaron had let them get out of control and so become a laughingstock to their enemies.” Moses had been on the mountain for forty days meeting with God and receiving the Law. Meanwhile, Aaron was left in charge. Rather than leading the people, Aaron facilitated their
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“But despite all the miraculous signs he had done, most of the people did not believe in him.” Have you ever heard or maybe even said this, “If God would just show me a sign, then I would believe.” What is it that causes someone to believe? Seeing a miracle is no guarantee that someone
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Do you have a vision for your life? What would your best life look like? The reality is, our best life does not just happen. Author and pastor Pete Wilson says,”There is a life that most of us dream of living. Chances are you won’t drift into that life.” What are some ways that you
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“We’re here to put a dent in the universe.” Steve Jobs I don’t know about you, but when I read those words something leaps inside me. I know Steve Jobs was talking about leaving a mark in the context of Apple’s revolutionary technology. And he did. Half the families in the United States have at least one
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If you are not familiar with Dr. Mark Rutland, you are missing out on one of the premiere voices in the Church today. He has long been regarded as a tremendous communicator and leader. Dr. Rutland has been involved in pastoral ministry and foreign missionary work since the 70’s. After serving for a couple of
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