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Devotional: That they may see …
Last week I had the privilege of doing Hurricane Helene relief work in North Carolina, through Samaritan’s Purse,…
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Devotional: Power of truth
Since July 21, Americans have experienced joy and hope for a brighter future. There is a ubiquitous spirit…
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Devotional: Seasons come and go
“Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of…
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Devotional: The bread of life
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever;…
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Devotional: What are you known for?
What are you known for? If people were to describe you based on personal experience or your social…
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Devotional: The hand that rocks the cradle
Writing in 1865, William Ross Wallace’s poem, “What Rules the World” may offer us an insightful look at…
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Devotional: Nobody wants to go through things alone
Author’s note: This is a devotional by my niece, Emma Culver, recent LU grad in Health Promotion and…
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Devotional: ‘The road to Gaza’
In the first 4 chapters of Acts, we see the early church growing by the thousands. This rapid…
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Devotional: A new humanity
12 …remember that you were at that time without Christ…13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once…
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Devotional: The wise builder obeys
What kind of a builder are you? The parable of the wise and foolish builders, and the context…
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Devotional — A beacon of hope
Years ago, I volunteered as a prison chaplain. There was one aspect of this responsibility that always intrigued…
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Devotional — Truth: The basis of human success
I recently read in scripture an interesting passage. It described in a few words the Almighty’s requirement for…
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Devotional: Children are a key part of the Kingdom
If you are like I am, you grew up singing “Jesus Loves the Little Children.” It was simple…
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Devotional: ‘Power of the Holy Spirit’
This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost. Just before Jesus was taken up into heaven, 40 days after His resurrection,…
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Devotional: Purpose in suffering
I humbly want to address just a sliver of a difficult topic today. Pain and suffering. Many people…
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Devotional: Change is never easy
I’m not so sure I could have imagined eight months ago where I am today. February marked a…
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Devotional: ‘Afterlife’
I have officiated or attended many funerals over the course of my 58 years. Most people speak with…
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Devotional: Remember no more
For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be…
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Devotional: Walk worthy of Christ
If you had a choice, what would you want your last words on earth to be? Jesus actually…
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Devotional: I caught a glimpse and that was enough
It has been great to see things blooming again. The call of the shutterbug wild has been creeping…
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Devotional: Are you ready for death?
Facing death is daunting. Most people go through life trying not to think about it, and fewer speak…
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Devotional: Troubled soul
27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but…
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Devotional: What are you looking at?
What are you looking at? I’d like you to think with me not so much about our physical…
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Devotional: Let’s talk about cutting covenants
When was the last time you cut a covenant? My guess is that you have never actually cut…
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Devotional: ‘Grace and justice’
One of the biggest takeaways from the great tribulation described in Revelation, chapters 6-18, is the reality of…
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Devotional: Loving God
“By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread until you return to the ground, for out…
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Devotional — Christianity: Rules within relationship
Today I want to talk about how rules connect with relationship in Christianity. What is your view of…