Pastor Rick

John 14-17

An enormous amount of material here, and no way to get through it all and do any justice to it.  So, I think that I will make a few notes on some of the significant points in each chapter.    Just enough to help me remember, and apply it to my life.

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Luke 22, John 13

The great thing about reading the Bible is that as you read and ponder it, it speaks to you.   Listen closely as you read and reflect and God will direct your life

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Matthew 26, Mark 14

Today’s reading seemed long…I suspect that’s just because we are covering some events that I don’t want to think about.

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Matthew 25

What do we learn if we combine all three examples in today’s reading?

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Matthew 24

Every time I say “I’m not sure exactly how to interpret End Times prophecy” Someone will share with me what they believe, as if it’s the only possible way to see it.   It makes me laugh….I used to do the same thing.

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Mark 13

I grew up listening to ministers preach a “pre-tribulation” rapture, and I have believed it for most of my life.   But recently as I read the Bible I see verses like the one here that have made me change my mind.

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Matthew 23, Luke 20-21

There are so many things going on this time of year, it’s hard to find time for everything.   In fact, it’s possible to become so focused on some good things that we actually lose our joy for the others.    Maybe that’s what happened here…

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Matthew 22, Mark 12

This is really something.  I think I was just talking about this passage yesterday in my blog.   And today, “boom” … here it is.

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Mark 11, John 12

It’s early in the morning on a somewhat balmy day for November in Pennsylvania.  After reading both of today’s chapters I have just settled into my chair to write, with a steaming cup of coffee and the aroma of pumpkin spice creamer wafting through the air.    It doesn’t seem like Easter, but that’s where we are in the text.

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Luke 18:15-19:48

When the rich man approaches Jesus to ask what He has to do to enter heaven, does Jesus begins by listing the commandments.   But did He just add another one?

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Pastor Kathy

Acts 16

Friday
 
Today’s reading is such a fantastic blend of blessings and challenges, of suffering and rejoicing. But as you were reading did you notice a shift in the storytelling?


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Acts 15

Thursday 
Read: Acts 15
What!?! There is disagreement in the church?

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Acts 14

Wednesday
Paul and Barnabas continue on their first missionary journey. I find it hard to believe that Paul would ever go on a second one. Talk about a roller coaster journey.


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Acts 13

Tuesday   
Acts 13     
Have you ever wondered just what exactly draws people to Christianity and what turns them away?


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Acts 12

Monday  
So what do you do when you are in prison and an angel wakes you up in the middle of the night?


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Acts 11

Friday –

Acts 11

It appears that Peter is having to deal with some opposition brewing among the Christians in Jerusalem. Opposition? Among God’s people?


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Acts 10

Thursday –

Acts 10

A soldier, an apostle and a very unlikely meeting. But with God… all things are possible.


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Acts 9

Wednesday
What do you do with an enemy that is trying to destroy you?


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Acts 8

Tuesday
Persecution breaks out in full force against the Christians and who is at the top of the list of persecutors?


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Acts 7

Monday

Ready for a great closing argument?


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