Monthly Archives: November 2012

It only takes a moment …

Posted on 11/29/2012 by

November 30, 2012 “That’s what baptism into the life of Jesus means. When we are lowered into the water, it is like the burial of Jesus; when we are raised up out of the water, it is like the resurrection … Continue reading →

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It only takes a moment …

Posted on 11/28/2012 by

November 29, 2012 “Now we look inside, and what we see is that anyone united with the Messiah gets a fresh start, is created new. The old life is gone; a new life burgeons! Look at it! All this comes … Continue reading →

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A way of life …

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November 28, 2012 “Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of … Continue reading →

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Birthing something new …

Posted on 11/26/2012 by

November 27, 2012 “Pay close attention now: I’m creating new heavens and a new earth. All the earlier troubles, chaos, and pain are things of the past, to be forgotten. Look ahead with joy. Anticipate what I’m creating: I’ll create … Continue reading →

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Look up …

Posted on 11/25/2012 by

November 26, 2012 “But You, O Lord, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head.” Psalm 3:3 New American Standard Look up … The Lord is your shield as you walk into this day. … Continue reading →

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A Secret Worth Living For…

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November 23, 2012 ” For this is the secret: Christ lives in you, and this is your assurance that you will share in his glory.” Colossians 1:27 It was hidden for so long that most people really didn’t think that … Continue reading →

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Thanks-living

Posted on 11/22/2012 by

November 22, 2012 “God, mark us with grace and blessing! Smile! The whole country will see how you work, all the godless nations see how you save. God! Let all people thank and enjoy you. Let all people thank and … Continue reading →

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The Most Insane Idea …

Posted on 11/21/2012 by

November 21, 2012 “God sent the angel Gabriel to the Galilean village of Nazareth to a virgin engaged to be married to a man descended from David. His name was Joseph, and the virgin’s name was Mary. … Gabriel greeted … Continue reading →

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The Gospel Scandal: Unannounced

Posted on 11/19/2012 by

November 20, 2012 “It so happened that as Zachariah was carrying out his priestly duties before God … Unannounced, an angel of God appeared … Zachariah was paralyzed with fear. … “Don’t fear Zachariah, your prayer has been heard. Elizabeth, … Continue reading →

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The Gospel scandal ..

Posted on 11/18/2012 by

November 19, 2012 “.. they were childless because Elizabeth could never conceive, and now they were quite old. .. It wasn’t long before Elizabeth, conceived. She went off by herself for five months, relishing her pregnancy.” Luke 1: 5-7, 23-25 … Continue reading →

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