Born of Fire
to download a pdf copy of this message, click here: You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole …
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to download a pdf copy of this message, click here: You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the …
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Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites. – Exodus 19:5-6 Dormant …
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Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you. – Exodus 25:1-16 (8-9 shown) Greener Grass is No Grass After 400 years, Israel was finally out of Egypt. Freedom was good, on the one hand, …
Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations – a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people …
Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice and your joy no one will take from you – John 16:12-24 (22 printed) Background Jesus and his disciples were in the transition point from ending the Passover meal and going to the garden to pray. In this time, …
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus – Philippians 4:1-9 (6-7 printed) Background Paul speaks so warmly of the Philippian church, using …
2 days before that wonderful number hits. 5...0... funny how 40 years ago that sounded sooooooo old. I guess it's all a matter of perspective, right? Well, I guess I should have something to show for this milestone... Let's see what I have taken from my years on earth: Gray happens being called sir is …
I've had plenty of people ask me what I'm doing for "the 4th" (it's interesting how a little international travel can make you sensitive to how many people don't celebrate the 4th of July 🙂 ). My only plan was to workout, sadly. I could barbeque, but I'd have to do vegan stuff too, and …
Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 7:38pm We have an unhealthy image of the disciples, and others I suppose, as being these perfect people who always did great things. In this quote, the writer characterizes the disciples of "never being hurried, always hitting the mark... why don't i believe this? Maybe because it isn't true. She …
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