Friends New and Old
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Friends New and Old

“Therefore, welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”– Romans 15:7 “We are no longer strangers and aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.” – Ephesians 2:1 “Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.” – Henry Ford...

A Flowering Cross
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A Flowering Cross

“There is hope for a tree that has been cut down; it can come back to life and sprout. Even though its roots grow old in the ground and its stump dies in the earth, with water it will bud again and grow like a young plant.”  Job 14:7-9 “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.”...

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True Friends

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. – (Proverbs 17:17) Just because they showed up doesn’t mean they’ve got your back. Judas attended every prayer meeting. – (Anonymous/Pinterest) Dear Sisters and Brothers, I recently had the pleasure of giving a Keynote Address to a Men’s Retreat...

The Truth Shall Set Us Free
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The Truth Shall Set Us Free

Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples,and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” – John 8:31-32 We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine...

An Easy Yoke to Bear
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An Easy Yoke to Bear

Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you; and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. –...

Listening for footsteps
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Listening for footsteps

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope –  Psalm 130:5 Advent: the time to listen for footsteps – you can’t hear footsteps when you’re running yourself. – Bill McKibben Dear Sisters and Brothers, It’s hard to believe, but he holiday season is already in full swing, and the world around...