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Without food we can live for weeks… but hope?
1 Peter 1:3 “he has given us new birth into a living hope…” (NIV) Today’s Thought Unfortunately, we live in a time of increasing despair. Last year, a front page New York Times article titled “U.S. Suicide Rate Surges to 30-Year High,” highlighted the sobering fact that overall suicides rose… Listen ⇢
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Is your God just a bigger you?
Isaiah 9:6 “And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (NIV) Today’s Thought Last year I attended a training session for people in our congregation who visit those who are sick and for those who can’t leave their homes. The leader, Cathy, had us… Listen ⇢
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Getting out of a rut
Hebrews 12:2 “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus” (NIV) Today’s Thought A lot of people think that pastors never fall into the same ruts they do. Since we’re always talking about prayer and community and love, many people think that we never have dry spells in our faith. That’s… Listen ⇢
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Be… perfect?
Matthew 5:48 “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (NIV) Today’s Thought As strange as it may sound, you can’t be godly and perfect at the same time. To a certain degree, what I just said doesn’t make sense. After all, in Matthew 5:48 Jesus invites his hearers… Listen ⇢
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What’s the deal with angels?
Hebrews 1:14 “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” (NIV) Today’s Thought So what’s the deal with angels? Well, the answer may surprise you. They’re mentioned 273 times in the Bible; and “angel” is a word that means “messenger.” So an angel is… Listen ⇢
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Moving toward love
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 “Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” (NLT) Today’s Thought It’s been a difficult week. In addition to whatever happened in your personal life, we hear about walls being built and political protests in the streets. Then on Sunday evening here in… Listen ⇢
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They were hiding in barn lofts
Genesis 1:27 “So God created human beings in his own image” (NLT) Today’s Thought All week I’ve been suggesting practical things we can do to love one another more fully. So today I’d like to bring the week to a close with this suggestion: Acknowledge that every single person is… Listen ⇢
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What’s good in their life?
Philippians 4:8 “…whatever is commendable… think about these things.” (ESV) Today’s Thought This week I’m suggesting practical things we can do to love one another. We’ve talked about the importance of taking your own sin seriously, about listening before talking, and about using words that encourage. (To review those posts… Listen ⇢
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The Whisper Test
1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up” (ESV) Today’s Thought This week I’m suggesting practical things we can do to love one another. On Tuesday I talked about the importance of taking your own sin seriously. (You can review it here.) On Wednesday I talked… Listen ⇢
Meet the producer, Matthew Ruttan.
Matthew is a disciple, pastor, husband, and dad of three who lives in the psalms.
