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Ian

Unbridled Prayer

Psalm 102; Matthew 6:7–15; 1 John 5:12–15 (read online ⧉) Prayer is mysterious. Prayer is powerful. Prayer is…confusing. The psalmist’s opening is the simplest and purest, hear and listen to me (yes, they are different). The psalmist is miserable. The psalmist wants things to stop…

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Proof

John 4:45–54; Acts 7:47–60; Hebrews 11:1–16 (read online ⧉) “What is life? How does it begin? Are we alone? These are some of the questions we ask in our quest to learn about and share the wonders of the universe.” From the About us section…

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Watching Rest

Genesis 1:26–31; Exodus 23:27–30; Leviticus 26:34–35; 2 Chronicles 36:15–21 (read online ⧉) We are all very much aware that humanity is not the sole living creature that God created. Many of us have had experiences in wilderness areas and national parks. Others grew up “on…

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Power of Resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:1–11; John 5:24–30 (read online ⧉) Paul is deeply concerned that the Corinthians have already set aside the Resurrection. He is right to be. Without the Resurrection, all Christians should be pitied. We often tie everlasting life to the Resurrection, but the reality…

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Maundy Thursday

Note: If you are reading this as group, have different people read each passage. Even more difficult, do so around a small light, like a candle. Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 116:12-19; John 13:1-20; Luke 22:7-20; John 13:21-35 (read online ⧉) Passover is a key, if not…

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