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UPON THIS TRUTH
I’m using a poem written by Bill to emphasize a foundational truth on which to hook our spiritual Monday moorings. We throw out the anchor. In so doing, we hope to point out some fundamentals of the Gospel. Jesus died, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Jesus Lamb of God, salvation, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, sacrifice, salvation
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HE TOOK IT ALL
Another jewel to my heart. This poem written by Sharon Lee Roberts, Waterford, CT. I found a person by this name online. She died in 2018. The poem is a blessing to me and I am sure others have keep … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged crucifixion, Good Friday, he paid my debt, sacrifice, saved by grace
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WHY BEAT THE LAMB
Take one lamb without blemish from the flock . . . keep it until the fourteenth day . . . kill it . . .(Ex 12:3-5) “Children, be careful with the lamb. It must be kept perfect. Daddy has … Continue reading
Posted in healing, Jehovah-rophe, Jesus Lamb of God, Uncategorized
Tagged divine healing, healing, I Peter 2:24, Is 53:5, Jehovah-rophe, Lamb of God, sacrifice
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JESUS – THE LAMB OF GOD
NAMES OF JESUS IN THE 1ST CHAPTER OF JOHN: #9 HE WAS CALLED LAMB OF GOD: John 1:29: The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Christmas, Jesus Lamb of God, Names of Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, Jesus Lamb of God, John 1:29, Names of Jesus, sacrifice
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“SMELLS” OF THANKSGIVING
Numbers 29:2 and others scriptures say that burnt offerings are a pleasing aroma to God. These scriptures have troubled me in the past. I would think, “Why, God, would you like the smell of sacrifices being burned?” I believe I have one answer. Let’s … Continue reading
Posted in thankfulness, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
Tagged aroma, sacrifice, smell, thanks, Thanksgiving, tradition
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TO BE LIKE JESUS
“OH, TO BE LIKE JESUS” we say, we pray, and we sing. Consider these patterns. SUCH PATIENCE, John 20:27 as he invites Thomas to touch the scars; SUCH SERVICE, 21:9 as he prepares a meal; SUCH FORGIVENESS, 21:15-17 as he … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, humility, Jesus, love, patience, sacrifice, service, suffering
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SO QUICKLY WE FORGET
May has gone. Mother’s Day has passed. Memorial Day forgotten. I’m not complaining, just thinking how we celebrate and/or grieve, but life goes on. I’m glad that happens. But I’m sorry sometimes that I don’t hang on to “special” moments … Continue reading
Posted in Memorial Day, Veterans
Tagged cemetery, historical museum, Memorial Day, men, nostalgia, past times, sacrifice, simple things, Veterans
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THE LOVE OF THE GODHEAD – FATHER, SON, AND HOLY GHOST
Your love amazes me The plan to set men free … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Trinity
Tagged Easter, God the Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, sacrifice, salvation plan, Trinity, triune God
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