Work of the People
Sometimes in church we use the word “liturgy” in reference to our worship. It comes from the Greek word leitourgia, which literally means “work of the people.” Outside of religious settings, it refers to public...
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The First and the Last
Several times in the New Testament book of Revelation, Jesus refers to himself as the Alpha and Omega. We can find some additional variations too, like “the first and the last,” and “the beginning...
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Priority Mail
It’s interesting to notice how our relationship with mail has changed over the years: Some of the oldest among us have never sent or received an email. And many still write and send letters...
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Proof Positive
We made an interesting observation in our Online Community Group this week. We noticed that Acts 1:3 says that Jesus “showed them (his disciples) that he was alive with many convincing proofs. He appeared...
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God’s Power
Now that we’re into the rainy season here in South Florida, thunderstorms are becoming a more frequent occurrence. Whenever lightning strikes close to you, you get a small sample of the awesome power of...
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Everyone Is Gifted
We usually describe gifted people in a way that says something exceptional about them. Many schools offer gifted programs for their top students. Or we might say that someone with amazing musical ability is...
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Let It Begin with Me
I keep thinking about that song that goes, “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.” That initial line strikes at the heart of what our world truly needs. We...
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A Personal God
This Sunday many Christians celebrate Pentecost, which has its roots in ancient Judaism. After Jesus left his disciples and ascended into heaven they gathered together for the celebration of Pentecost. But as they assembled,...
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Working from Home
Many Christians observe today as Ascension Day, the day when Jesus ascended to be with his Father in heaven, leaving the disciples staring into the sky. The Bible tells us about it in the...
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Peace or Pieces?
You have probably noticed how fractured we have become as a society. Everything has become a partisan issue, with clear lines of demarcation to designate each side. Even questions about the present pandemic and...
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