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Stephen: Becoming like Jesus

Stephen: Becoming like Jesus
How do you react when you’re under pressure? Stress takes us down to the unfiltered core of who we are and unmasks what lies beneath. I want to be like Stephen, who was being like Jesus. While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”Then he fell on his knees and cried out,…
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He Gave Us …

He Gave Us …
Jesus gave us a manger - to show us humility He gave us bread and wine – to draw us together in remembering Him He gave us the cross – to show us sacrifice and illustrate the cost He gave us an empty tomb – to reveal His power and our reason for hope All…
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Advent of Resurrection

Advent of Resurrection
This is the season of Advent, where we remember and look back, anticipating the arrival of our Lord and God in human flesh. That He came – amazingly – here for us. But I should live every day in Advent, looking forward to the arrival of the Resurrected Jesus. The promised re-creation and renewal of…
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The Innkeeper: Did we get it wrong?

The Innkeeper: Did we get it wrong?
Christmas stories abound about the innkeeper of Bethlehem that turned away Joseph and a very pregnant Mary. It creates an interesting dramatic effect, but what if we got it all wrong? First of all, there is no innkeeper in the Biblical account. Sorry for all of you who starred in your childhood Christmas pageant. And…
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