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Martha and Jesus

When we find ourselves fixated on the past, like Martha, we must allow Jesus to turn us around.

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Making God Laugh

We have every right to make plans as long as we remember that it is God’s plan, not ours, that has priority.

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How the Spirit Leads

As we prepare to face a standoff with evil, it’s important for us to believe the Spirit leads us in.

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The Enemy of Life

Jesus does not believe that violence can be limited. It must be eliminated. It must be stopped cold.

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Shining on Others

Our job is not to change others but to illumine them.

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Being Single-Hearted

Being clean of heart is being single-hearted in our relationship with God.

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The Meaning of “Repent”

When Jesus calls us to repent, he is not calling for some minor adjustment.

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Follow the Magi

When we find ourselves lost and without direction we should use our heads.

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A Year of Grace

Our focus on New Year’s Day should not be on our resolutions but on God’s grace.

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The Good News of Christmas

The good news of Christmas is that we always have more to be thankful for, than to complain about.

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Beyond the Prison Walls

We must look beyond the walls that lock us in to find the goodness around us.

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Jesus Wants All of Us

We all want to come to Jesus. But Jesus does not want a part of us. Jesus wants all of us.

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