Tag: #allmyhopeisinJesus
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Good Friday Didn’t Feel So Good

And he strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one, saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.” And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily…
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The Last Supper: A Reflection

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 Last evening I was one of the narrators for our church’s reenactment of the Last Supper. It was my…
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Holy Monday

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 “I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Narazene, and wonder how He could love me, a sinner, condemned, unclean.” Some songs I just can’t shake. That old hymn above is one of…
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4-2-23 Sunday Encouragement

They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!”“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Blessed is the king of Israel!” John 12:13 Happy Palm Sunday, Friends! For many, today marks the first day of Holy Week. A week of remembrance and celebration. A week of choir cantatas, church…
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4-1-23 Saturday Encouragement

But With God… Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26 As we prepare to enter Holy Week with the coming of Palm Sunday tomorrow, it seems only fitting to explore and celebrate one more “but God” moment. Matthew 19:26 is a well-known…
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But God Chose…

Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things…
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But God’s Truth…

Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior. This kind of talk spreads like cancer, as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus. They have left the path of truth, claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way, they have turned some people away from the faith. But God’s…
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But God is the Strength…

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 But God showed His great love for us… But God snatched me from the jaws of death… But God intended it for good… But God did not give David into Saul’s hands… Goodness, I simply cannot get enough of…
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But God Did Not Give…

David stayed in the desert strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands. 1 Samuel 23:14 These “but God” verses just floor me every time! Today, let’s look at another famous “but God” moment, 1 Samuel 23:14. Prior to…
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But God Intended…

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20 Ok, if you’ve been reading along since Saturday, you’ll know by now that I’m fascinated lately with the concept of “but God”. We can blame the SAT Prep that I’m doing with…
