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Ian

Flying Free?

Isaiah 28:14–22; Luke 4:14–21 “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was you.” ― Corrie ten Boom What does it mean to be a captive? What does it mean to be free? In the ongoing COVID season this isn’t quite…

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Ian

Indulge Me

Matthew 23:23–36 Narcissus was a hunter in Greek mythology. He was the most beautiful person. He was so dissatisfied with those who claimed they loved him that he expected them to kill themselves to prove their love of him. It wasn’t until he passed a…

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Ian

Beach Party!

1 Corinthians 11:20–29; John 21:1–13 Have you ever been to a beach party? I have…once. It was a surreal yet enjoyable experience. I was the 3rd wheel. We had a huge pallet bonfire and roasted hot dogs. Even as the outcast that I normally am…

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Ian

What a Feast!

Matthew 22:1–14; John 6:53–58 When you’ve been invited to a party or some sort of celebration, have you ever received a little card that had you select from entree and/or other options? Or have you been to a buffet and been overwhelmed by the selection…

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Ian

Join the Feast

Matthew 22:1–14 When you were a child, perhaps one of your favorite times was when you were invited to a birthday party. For some, an invitation was proof that they were actually “seen”. Even if that person was thought to be a friend, it was…

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