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Burned Out Believers

  Do you feel burned out? Christ has a few words for you:   Matthew 11:28-29 (MSG) “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show … Continue reading

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Flame-Tested

    There will be a fire. Will your work survive?   1 Corinthians 3:11-13 (NIV) And no one can ever lay any other real foundation than that one we already have—Jesus Christ. 12 But there are various kinds of … Continue reading

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Burnt Treasure

When a house of worship burns, believers mourn. We grieve over burned-out spaces, lost books, damaged art and absent friends. We also remember: the satin touch of a well-worn wooden rail, the familiar heft of a hymnbook, the jeweled glow … Continue reading

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Churches Burning

    Which images sadden your heart?   Bombed churches in Sri Lanka Burned out churches in Louisiana Notre Dame’s spire in flames Flames damage buildings. Faith still stands. Stand strong.

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Safety in Sri Lanka

Just a week ago, on Easter Sunday, churches in Sri Lanka were bombed as believers gathered to worship the risen Christ. Some churches are now urging their members to worship and pray in the safety of their homes.   This … Continue reading

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Rising Sun

    Wake up to sunshine!   Psalm 113:3 (NIV) From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.  

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Hope Rising

  Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.   May your hopes rise and your doubts decline.

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Rise to the Occasion

  The fastest way to rise to an occasion is to kneel down in prayer.     Philippians 4:6-7 (MSG) Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know … Continue reading

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Simply Get Up and Go

  God’s words to Moses apply to you too:     Exodus 4:12 (MSG) So, get going. I’ll be right there with you. Just go.

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Rising Son

    We celebrate Christ . . .   Awe over His resurrection Anticipating His return Revelation 22:20 (ESV) He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Yes, Lord. Soon! R

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