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We came here by faith, we move on by faith
Reading for today: Psa. 69, 73 Ex. 1:6-22 1 Cor. 12:12-26 Mark 8:27-9:1 When we first moved to Minneapolis, we had a truck stuffed full of our possessions and three small boys.
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Is life HERE important?
Reading for today: Psalm 101, 109, 119:121-144 Gen. 50:15-26 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Mark 8:11-26 There is a reason we are here. There is a reason we are still here even after we are “saved.” It’s not about “getting to heaven” alone. “We are put here on earth and we are given bodes so we can work to bring more good into existence.” —…
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The upside down church
Reading for Today: Psalm 97, 99, 100, 94, 95 Gen. 49:29-50:14 1 Cor. 11:17-34 Mark 8:1-10 This particular time period may be one of the most upside down time periods I’ve experienced in my lifetime in American Christianity.
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The abundance of his presence
Yesterday was a travel day for us, so I wasn’t able to post readings for Saturday. Saturday readings: Psalm 87, 90, 136 Gen. 47:27-48:7 1 Cor. 10:1-13 Mark 7:1-23 Sunday’s readings: Ps. 66, 67, 19, 46 Gen. 48:8-22 Rom. 8:11-25 John 6:27-40 While I know it’s a need in my life to slow down when I read, it doesn’t happen…
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Journey to Troas — The Joy in the Journey
Reading for Today: Ps. 88, 91, 92 Gen. 47:1-26 1 Cor. 9:16-27 Mark 6:47-56 When we left Heights Church at the end of last year, the Lord gave me the thought of being in Troas. When Paul was on his mission and trying to get to certain areas, the Spirit closed the doors until Paul went to Troas. It was…
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The mind set on God — true abundance
Reading for today: Psalm 42, 43, 85, 86 Gen. 46:1-7, 28-34 1 Cor. 9:1-15 Mark 6:47-56 Our need is to turn our minds to Christ. Our problem is that we are self-obsessed. “Teach me your way, Lord; so that I can walk in your truth. Make my heart focused only on honoring your name.” — Ps. 86:11 Some thoughts from…
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Searching the mind of God
Reading for today: Psalm 78 Gen. 45:1-15 1 Cor. 7:32-40 Mark 6:1-13 God has revealed these things to us through the Spirit. The Spirit searches everything, including the depths of God. (1 Cor. 2:10, CEB) We are enabled with so much ability in the Kingdom of God. We have the ability so search the mind of Christ. We settle for…
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Faith that risks
Reading for today: Ps. 80, 77, 79 Gen. 44:18-34 1 Cor. 7:25-31 Mark 5:21-42 Jesus had his “reputation” put on the line several times, and people didn’t seem to care.
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Praying for these significant moments
Reading for today: Psalm 93, 96, 34 Gen. 44:1-17 Rom. 8:1-10 John 5:25-29 We find ourselves in a significant period of time. Do we truly recognize this season?
