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Ian

Forgiveness Such As This

Psalm 38, Leviticus 5:1–19, Luke 17:1–4 “Already forgotten.” “Don’t worry about it.” We sometimes hear these words when trying to apologize or make amends for something we have done wrong to another. Sometimes the person says these words as a veiled acceptance for the apology.

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Ian

Seventh Wednesday after Epiphany

Isaiah 5:18–24, Luke 11:37–44, 2 Corinthians 11:1–11 Much of today’s passages revolve around religious leaders, religious know-it-alls, and egotistical maniacs using religious language. It is really easy to point out the flaw of our and of course everybody else’s religious leaders. Oddly enough, they’re human…

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Ian

Worth or Hardly Worth Doing

Psalm 1; 2 Kings 5:1–14; Luke 3:1–18 Let's reword Psalm 1:1… How happy is the one who walks in the advice of the holy and righteous, who walks on the path set by God, and sits in the company of those who follow the Lord.

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Ian

Peace and Holiness

Ezekiel 37:24-28, Romans 12:9-18, Hebrews 12:7-15 "I will make a covenant of peace with them…" Ezekiel 37:26 "Live in harmony with one another…" Romans 12:16 "If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peach with everyone." Romans 12:18 "Pursue peace with everyone,…

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Ian

Monday after the First Sunday of Advent

Job 8:13-18, Psalm 62:5-8, 2 Peter 3:1-18 "…the hope of the godless will perish." Job 8:13 "Rest in God alone…for my hope comes from him." Psalm 62:5 "The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting…

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