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Advent Day 9 – The Blessing of Obedience
If the LORD delights in us, he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk and honey. Only do not rebel against the LORD. And do not fear the people of … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Blessed, Blessing, Christianity, Obey God, Promised Land, Relationships, religion, Trust God, Wandering in the wilderness
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Advent Day 6 – Jacob’s Ladder
Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go. Genesis 28:15 Jacob, having tricked his father Isaac into blessing him over and above his brother Esau, is now on the run. He is in fear for his … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Angels, Christianity, faith, Gospel, Jacob's Ladder, religion, Spirituality
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Advent Day 5 – Abraham and Isaac
After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here am I.” Genesis 22:1 The life of Abraham serves the Church as an example of unquestioned faithfulness to God and the striving to … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham, Advent, Advent Devotions, Christ Jesus, Christianity, faith, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, religion, The life of Abraham
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God will help
And [the rich man] called out, “Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.” Luke 16:24 (Note: One … Continue reading
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Tagged Beggars, Christianity, Father Abraham, God, Grace, Homeless, Hunger, Lazarus, Parables, Poor Lazarus, poverty, religion, Teaching of Jesus
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God and wealth
[Jesus said] “No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.” Luke 16:13 One of … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, discipleship, Jesus, Money, religion, Stewardship, Teaching of Jesus, wealth
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My Lutheran Roots 