Monthly Archives: November 2011

Unstoppable Disruption

Posted on 11/30/2011 by Ken Chester

December 1, 2011 “They hit me when I was down, but God stuck up for me. He stood me up on a wide-open field; I stood there saved –surprised to be loved! God made my life complete when I placed … Continue reading →

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Patient Disruption

Posted on 11/29/2011 by Ken Chester

November 30, 2011 “The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.” … He is restraining himself on account … Continue reading →

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Holy Disruption

Posted on 11/28/2011 by Ken Chester

November 29, 2011 “Jesus went straight to the Temple and threw out everyone who had set up shop, buying and selling. He kicked over the the tables of loan sharks and the stalls of dove merchants. He quoted this text: … Continue reading →

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No reservations …

Posted on 11/27/2011 by Ken Chester

November 28, 2011 “Every time I think of you — and I think of you often! – I thank God for your lives of free and open access to God, given by Jesus. There’s no end to what has happened … Continue reading →

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A Founding Father’s Grip from 1789

Posted on 11/23/2011 by Ken Chester

November 24, 2011 May we be gripped with such grace upon our nation …. “Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and … Continue reading →

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Whatever ….?

Posted on 11/22/2011 by Ken Chester

November 23, 2011 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What … Continue reading →

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What can God do with you …?

Posted on 11/21/2011 by Ken Chester

November 22, 2011 He took the five loaves and two fish, lifted his face to heaven in prayer, blessed, broke, and gave the bread to the disciples. The disciples then gave the food to the congregation. They all ate their … Continue reading →

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In Him …

Posted on 11/20/2011 by Ken Chester

November 21, 2011 “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. … It is through the Son, at the cost of his own blood, that we are redeemed, … Continue reading →

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Posted on 11/17/2011 by Ken Chester

November 18, 2011 “So if you find life difficult because you’re doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he’s doing, and he’ll keep on doing it.” 1 Peter 4:19 The Message What an irrevocable … Continue reading →

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It only takes a moment …

Posted on 11/16/2011 by Ken Chester

November 17, 2011 “Give me a job teaching rebels your ways so the lost can find their way home. … Going through the motions doesn’t please you, a flawless performance is nothing to you. I learned God-worship when my pride … Continue reading →

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