Just Do It!

“But his mother told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”” ‬‬ John 2:5 NLT A Wedding Miracle. Turning the water to wine. Jesus’ first miracle. One thing I’d never considered about this miracle is Mary’s perspective. Why was she so concerned about the wine running out? Was this the wedding of a family member …

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Jesus’ First Invitation: See Who I Am.

“Come and see,” he said. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon when they went with him to the place where he was staying, and they remained with him the rest of the day. John 1:39 NLT ‬‬““Nazareth!” exclaimed Nathanael. “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” “Come and see for yourself,” Philip replied.” John …

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Are temptation and preparation linked in a leader’s life?

“At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.” Mark‬ ‭1:12-13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ The wilderness temptation account is recorded in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Mark offers only two verses as a summary of …

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What is required to receive the Father’s approval?

This week, we continue our journey through Knowing Him / A 50 Day Study in the Life of Christ, by reflecting upon Jesus’ baptism.  Day 6 “And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭3:17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, …

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What would it have been like growing up with Jesus as an older brother?

Knowing Him  is a chronological 50 Day Study in the life of Christ. This week we’re diving into Day 5 of the study, a look at Jesus’ relationship with His four younger brothers.  “Then they scoffed, “He’s just the carpenter’s son, and we know Mary, his mother, and his brothers—James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas. All his …

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Ordinary Jesus

As we continue our study, Knowing Him, let’s consider for a moment the humanity of Christ. Just how ordinary was Jesus? “My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him.” Isaiah‬ …

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Walking with Jesus… in Egypt

We begin 2024 continuing in our weekly walk through Knowing Him / 50 Day Study in the Life of Christ (Day 3). “That night Joseph left for Egypt with the child and Mary, his mother, and they stayed there until Herod’s death. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “I called my Son out …

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Jesus and the Father’s Provision

Knowing Him / 50 Day Study – Day 2 “They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. When it was time to leave, they returned to their own country …

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Knowing Him / 50 Day Study – Day 1

I want to invite you along for a journey in the life of Christ. Between Christmas and Easter, I’ll be blogging each week from Sonlife’s 50 Day Study in the Life of Christ called Knowing Him. Instead of just reading the blog though, why not pick up a copy and dive deep into Jesus with me! You …

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Sharing Jesus this Christmas

“For all the miracles of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace himself was a man. And he walked through this world in the most human way possible. With love. He didn’t have much, but what he did have, he shared, and it became plenty. Food, water, shelter, care. He met the world around him with …

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