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Hospitality: God’s Example

Merriam-Webster defines hospitality as “generous and friendly treatment of visitors and guests.” Others mention kindness and generosity and a “bringing in.” In ancient times, hospitality was an expectation – both a duty and a right – as shelter could be lifesaving. Its echoes are seen in many eastern cultures today. To be brought in to…
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El Mosha’ah: Savior and Deliverer

Our God is a God who saves. Psalm 68:20 El Mosha’ah means God who saves or God who delivers. David spoke of El Mosha’ah (the only time it’s used in scripture) in the context of a fierce battle. David cried out this name of his God knowing that He could rescue him. I, too, call…
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To Know

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe. Ephesians 1:18-19 As believers, there are certain…
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Feel It

Our Bible records some tragic events – wars, betrayal, loss of loved ones, illness – all things we experience today. When we read and remember that these are real people, we can empathize with those shared sufferings. We can relate to the emotions they must have felt; sadness, anger, and grief. Sometimes others tell us…
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