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Hold Loosely: Things

Hold Loosely: Things
The move towards simplicity and minimalism is attractive. Material goods are not evil but our attitude towards them either draw us towards God or can pull us away. The Bible encourages us to hold loosely to the things He has put in our stewardship. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take…
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Saved from Sin …. And Sinning

Saved from Sin …. And Sinning
He will save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 Jesus came to save us from our sin. Francis Chan asks an interesting question. Are we looking to be saved from our sins – or only from the penalty of our sins? Jesus, in His grace and mercy, saves us from both. While we were still sinners, Christ died…
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I am the True Vine

I am the True Vine
I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Gardener.  John 15:1 Jesus once again uses imagery out of the everyday life of His audience. Vineyards were plentiful and many families cared for their own vines. I have two grapevines in my yard. After pruning, I gather the branches and put them in the trash. The…
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I am the Gate

I am the Gate
Therefore, Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. John 10:7 A gate, or sometimes translated door here, has two functions. It can keep those who belong in and it can keep intruders, or other dangers, out. We have already seen Jesus use the shepherd imagery, declaring Himself the Good Shepherd.…
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