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Moses and Christ

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As the Lord lead Moses and the Israelites across the desert to the promised land, the people grew impatient. They complained and spoke against God and against Moses. So, the Lord sent venomous snakes among them and many Israelites died. Then the people cried out to Moses, “We have sinned against the Lord and against […]

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The Prodigal Son

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“A farmer had a son who asked his father to give him his share of the estate.’ So, he gave him half his wealth. The son set off for a distant country and squandered his wealth in wild living. Then when a severe famine came, he found a job feeding pigs. He was so hungry

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Trust in God’s Timing

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Jesus told his disciples a parable about trusting in God’s timing. “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while he was sleeping, his enemy sowed weeds among the wheat. When the wheat sprouted, then the weeds also appeared. “The owner’s servants came to him and said,

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Sowing Holy Seed

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Jesus told them, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up.” When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown

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When Prayers are Heard

Here I Am

Shout it aloud, do not hold back.Raise your voice like a trumpet.Declare to my people: To loosen the chains of injustice;To set the oppressed free and break every yoke? And do not exploit your workers. If you expect to have your voice heard on high. End your quarreling and strife. Share your food with the hungry.Provide the

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Remain in My Love

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I am the vine; you are the branches. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. If

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If God Exists, Why Does Evil?

God v. Evil

Christians believe God gave humans free will. Free will is necessary for love and goodness to be genuine. Without the ability to choose, love would be meaningless. Free will allows people to make choices, including those that result in evil actions. This world is not as God intends for it to be. God is not

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The Strength of Samson

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In the bible, Samson was given miraculous strength. He killed a lion, and single handedly defeated an army. Samson’s strength was a gift from God. When we rely on God, we are given the strength to be more than conquerors. But when we stray from Him, we become weak and vulnerable. “Samson’s lust lead him

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Forgive and Be Forgiven

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“Imagine being dragged into the public square, accused of a terrible sin, and surrounded by people ready to kill you. This happened to a woman in the Bible who was caught in the act of adultery.” “The religious leaders brought her to Jesus, asking if she should be stoned according to the law of Moses.

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