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Palm Sunday in the church begins as a day of joyous celebration as Jesus makes a triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The crowd that gathers along the roadside sees this entry from a variety of perspectives. Even we Christians in the 21century have a perspective on what this entry bodes for us in our lives. Pastor [...]
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Read Mark 11:1-11
“Palms & Passion”
Pastor Lib
In my closet there are several old prom dresses our daughter wore in high school. They are reminders of the party. What fun we had dressing up and cheering the events of joyous celebration! But the dresses are faded now; time has taken its toll on material goods. And I [...]
Read John 12:20-33
“Purpose”
Elizabeth Owens
When the infant continued to cry, it was piercing and painful without relief. The family that opened their hearts to care for the child were over-burdened. It was not possible. The wailing child was moved to another home. The only quiet times of no crying were when in the car, riding around. [...]
Read John 12:20-33
“Purpose”
Julie Gibson
This passage comes on the heels of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In verse 19 the Pharisees have just said to each other, “Look, the world has gone after him!”
And we read in verse 20 that the world is after Jesus—Greeks, to be exact. They have come to Jerusalem, and “wish [...]
Read John 12:20-33
“Purpose”
Fred Watkins
Jesus clearly states His purpose. It is to glorify His Father.
My goals and desires in life have changed over the years. As a youth it was to be a good athlete and make good enough grades to stay out of trouble with my parents. Then it became a goal to have a [...]
Read John 12:20-33
“Purpose”
Amy Perry
In preparing for this devotion, I read 4 versions of the same text. I read the New King James Version, the New International Version, the New Interpreter’s Bible, and the Message. I took notes on each, but I was struck by three things.
1) Each bible titled these passages differently.
NKJV – [...]
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