Blog
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Many Christians are familiar with habits of giving and prayer, but fasting is a bit more foreign. Although Jesus did not give specific instructions regarding how and when to fast, He made it clear that His disciples would fast. Should you engage in this form of self-denial?
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For as much as Jesus taught the joyful, eternal reign of the 'Kingdom of Heaven', it can be easy for us to misunderstand what he meant and how it applies to our lives.
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The Lord is, without question, the greatest leader, the greatest protector and the greatest host you could possibly have. He is available to you – whether you are a faithful sheep, a young lamb or a stray.
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Whether I am spiritually lifted upon the mountaintops or emotionally walking through the valley, He longs for me, and for all of His people, to exalt the reality that He remains fixed in His role as Lord!
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What does it mean to abide in God? Perhaps Jesus' own example may help us understand how to live that out each day.
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Isn't it is so easy to have the same pattern and rhythm of prayer for years? Fortunately, we have access to a few of Jesus’ prayers to help us expand and enrich our prayer life!
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A few weeks ago, I met a disciple-making friend for lunch and we imagined what it would have been like for Joseph, son of Jacob, after he had been betrayed by his brothers, falsely accused and imprisoned in Egypt. If you have been reading along with the FMC Daily Scripture Reading Guide, then you will have just completed the book of...
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Two weeks ago, Janice and I spent a few days at Deer Ridge Ministries - a spiritual retreat center which accommodates couples who serve in full-time ministry. This ministry began over a decade ago to facilitate place where pastors can intentionally practice Sabbath without added responsibilities. But what is Sabbath? It is an...
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This week is one in which prayer will get national attention. Perhaps you will hear news reports of prayer gatherings among state leaders or community members on May 3 rd for the “National Day of Prayer.” Perhaps you will even join other Christians from Grace Church, New Castle Bible Church, and First Mennonite Church in...
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Our eldest son has recently shown an interest for testing his own strength. It’s not uncommon for us to find him attempting to do a pull-up while dangling from his loft bed. He also occasionally gives me a bear-hug in order to see if he can lift me off the ground. As a father, I love seeing our pre-adolescent son’s...
