Jesus is LORD
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Jesus is LORD

What does it mean to say, “Jesus is Lord”? Is it the mere ending of a prayer or a stunning and wondrous reality that brings, or should bring, unshakable confidence no matter the circumstances in which we’re living? Do we really believe it? Do we act like we believe it?

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The Mystery of Christ

“Mysteries,” for most of us, are things that are confusing, unintelligible, or require the brilliance of a Sherlock Holmes to decode. That’s not what mystery means, though, at least not for St. Paul. He seems to love this word, using it nearly three times more than any other New Testament author.

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Who Do You Say I Am?

Not too long ago, I was in a conversation with a young man I’ve known for quite some time. He’s always impressed me as someone who is in earnest about being a disciple of Jesus, someone who really wants to make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for him.

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Get on your horse.

Some months back now, our ACTS XXIX team was fortunate to make a trip to Gettysburg, Pa. If you’ve not been there, it is truly hallowed ground and the history of our nation is intimately tied to the events of July 1-3, 1863.

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