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Ian

Working It

Ecclesiastes 2:18–3:8, Matthew 20:1–16, 1 Peter 1:17–2:1 There is a movement afoot for people to enjoy their work. Younger people are throwing off the chains of previous generations that did work they did not enjoy so that they could support their families. This is not…

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Ian

Sixth Friday after Epiphany

Psalm 51, 1 John 1:8-2:6, Mark 13:31-14:2 Honesty is the best policy. Or is it? Some people will take advantage of our honesty. Some people will look down on the honest. Think about politicians. Most people don’t trust them. Many of their campaign promises are…

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Ian

Pieces of Love

Isaiah 52:13-53:12, John 15:7-21, Luke 1:68-79 This passage in Isaiah does not use the word love. In fact, it sounds that God is cruel. This passage does not use the word love. It preaches and lives it from its very core. How? Through Jesus. Only…

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Ian

Where Peace Resides

Psalm 94, 2 Kings 11:6-23, 1 Peter 5:6-10 "When I am filled with cares, your comfort brings me joy." Psalm 94:19 "Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them." 2 Kings 6:16 "…casting all your cares on him,…

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