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Category Archives: Devotions
Fear
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Matthew 14:30 We have all heard the saying, “Be aware of things that go bump in the night.” When it is … Continue reading
Rest
[Jesus] said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. Mark 6:31 The disciples returned from the mission from which … Continue reading
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Tagged desolate place, Disciples, discipleship, faith, Jesus, Outreach, Rest, Spirituality
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Peace
And [Jesus] awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:39 While the storm was raging, Jesus was in the back of the boat. … Continue reading
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Encountering God’s Word made Flesh
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 The gospel according to John gives the Church a … Continue reading
Advent Day 2 – Sin and the Fall
But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:4-5 When God … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam and Eve, Advent, Church, faith, Fall into sin, Forbidden fruit, Forgiveness, Grace, Graden of Eden, Jesus, religion
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My Lutheran Roots 