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2189 Parable of the Lost Coin
When Jesus tells a story, you listen. When Jesus repeats 3 stories with the same meaning, you REALLY listen. Every story he told during his time here on Earth…
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2188 Parable of the Rich Fool
Luke 12: 16-21 Then he told them a story: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. He said to himself, ‘What should I do? I don’t have room for…
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2187 Parable of the Lamp
Jesus tells a little story with big impact. Luke 8: 16-17, “No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or hides it under a bed. A lamp is placed…
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2186 Parable of the Three Servants
If there’s one of these stories that Jesus told that has most impacted my life, it is this one. It’s a guide for daily living and it will meet you…
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2185 Parable of the Bridesmaids
Before we read this story Jesus told, I want you to do something. I want you to see it. Don’t just read the words on the page. Step into the story…
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2184 Parable of the Great Feast
Jesus also told them other parables. He said, “The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son…
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2183 Parable of the Evil Farmers
Today we will study a parable that seemingly has nothing to do with us. It’s easy to assume Jesus just told this story so the Pharisees who were in the…
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2182 Parable of the Two Sons
Matthew 21: 28-32 But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ The son…
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2181 Parable of the Vineyard Workers
Jesus has great news for us today: We can be screwed up and late to the game, but if we will simply be available and show up, God has grace for us, work for us…
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2180 Parable of the Unforgiving Debtor
Jesus is serious about forgiveness. He gave his very life to forgive you. And … he asks you to forgive every other soul who has hurt or offended you…
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2179 The Parable of the Lost Sheep
Matthew 18:12-14, “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills…
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2178 The Parable of the Disciple
Matthew 13:52, “Every teacher of religious law who becomes a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a homeowner who brings from his storeroom new gems…
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2177 The Parable of the Fishing Net
Matthew 13: 47-51, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a fishing net that was thrown into the water and caught fish of every kind. When the net was full, they…
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2176 The Parable of the Pearl
Yesterday we studied the Parable of the Treasure. Now, Jesus continues his teaching with another similar story tied to it. They go together, so let’s…
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2175 The Parable of the Treasure
Matthew 13:44, “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he…
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2174 The Parable of the Yeast
Have you ever made homemade bread with yeast? How much yeast do you put in with the flour and water? Just a tiny amount. How much of a difference does the…
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2173 The Parable of the Mustard Seed
The next parable Jesus tells is one of the most debated in Scripture. Unlike some of the other parables, Jesus never explains this one. That means faithful…
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2172 Parable of the Wheat and Weeds
In our study of the parables of Jesus, we find the next story he tells. Remember, that’s what a parable is – it’s a story along with a…
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2171 Parable of the Sower
While Jesus walked this earth, he taught us the truths of God and the secrets of living well. In just 3 years of ministry he said everything he needed to say…
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2170 Praying In Circles
It’s back-to-school time. Today, I have friends walking their baby into kindergarten for the very first time. And I have other friends helping their baby…
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2169 Here’s the Line
Is there something from your past holding you back? It could be 50 years ago, or 5 days ago. Regardless, past regrets, guilt, and shame have a way of holding…
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2168 When You’re Desperate
Maybe you’re living out a story that doesn’t look like you imagined. You had dreams, you had desires, you had plans … and your life seems to…
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2167 The Gift Below
Last week we talked about valleys and mountains. Valleys being those dreaded low places in life, and mountains being those beautiful highs. We all want to stay…
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2166 Know His Voice
Jesus said in John 10:27, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” Here’s what Jesus didn’t say –…
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2165 That’s God’s Grace
Have you ever questioned if God really likes you? We’ve been told over and over again that Jesus loves us … but does he like us? Is he pleased with…
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2164 Destination – Jesus
God has promised He has good plans for you (Jeremiah 29:11), but wouldn’t it be nice if He included turn-by-turn directions? I mean REALLY nice. Not some…
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2163 Just Be Caught
This week, I watched a simple video of a man in a suit with a strong Irish accent explain something so beautifully and so clearly. He talked about how easily…
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2162 God of Both
Life is full of mountains and valleys. One day we’re standing on the mountaintop, taking in the view and thanking God for how good life feels. The next…
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2161 Not Over Yet
What do you do when it’s over? Not when it’s hard. Not when it’s uncertain. Not when things could still work out. What do you do when…
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2160 Powerful Not Pitiful
Here’s my prayer for you today: May you be led by what is in you, not by what is around you. Because what is around you is loud. Distractions. Drama…
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2159 In the Name of Jesus
There are probably things you do every day without really knowing why you do them. Think about it. When we meet someone new, we shake hands. But why? The…
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2158 The Lord Jesus Christ
In Scripture, there is great significance behind a name. A name was much more than a label or a way to identify someone. Today, names often carry little…
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2157 Live Different – Fruits Part 16
Under the direction of the Spirit and his inner influence, you live DIFFERENT. Absolutely nothing changes a person like the Spirit of God. This is change from…
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2156 The Fruit of Self-Control – Fruits Part 15
Here it is—today we study the final fruit of the Spirit. And isn’t it just like God to save a grand lesson for last? The one fruit every one of us knows…
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2154 The Fruit of Faithfulness – Fruits Part 13
Faithfulness isn’t something our culture celebrates very much. We celebrate talent, success, influence, and achievement. But heaven celebrates something…
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2153 The Fruit of Goodness – Fruits Part 12
When we are under the influence of the Holy Spirit, our very character changes. From within, we become different. Girl, you’re simply not who you once…
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2152 The Fruit of Kindness – Fruits Part 11
In our study of the fruits of the Spirit, we’re understanding this isn’t a list of attributes to strive for, it’s not a checklist for being a…
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2151 The Fruit of Patience – Fruits Part 10
Patience is actually NOT something you lack when the Holy Spirit dwells within you. Patience is something that naturally grows within you and is produced in…
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2150 The Fruit of Peace – Fruits Part 9
The fruits of the spirit are the direct results of God’s presence in our lives. It’s the natural byproduct produced from within us when God’s…
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2149 The Fruit of JOY – Fruits Part 8
Joy is one expression of the life of Jesus growing within us. What exactly is joy? It’s deep, not surface level. It is permanent, not circumstantial…
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2148 The Fruit of Love – Fruits Part 7
Galatians 5:22, “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: LOVE …” God isn’t asking us to manufacture love. This…
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2147 The Inside Story – Fruits Part 6
Returning to our study on the Fruits of the Spirit, this is part 6. So far we’ve looked at living on the wrong side of the list – what happens when…
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2146 Seven Year Miracle
(This is an unscripted devotional sharing the story of a 7 year miracle in the making.) Story of the Prodigal – Luke 15: 11-24 Waited for 4 years –…
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2145 Meet the Spirit – Fruits Part 5
This week we’ve studied what our lives looks like without the Holy Spirit. Without God’s influence, without God’s direction over our life, we…