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Jesus prays that what He accomplishes will bear fruit through His followers.   Through them He will make the Father’s love and power known to the world.   He concludes with a personal … more
Clay Center, Kansas - “Anxiety and depression have become a new public health threat for Americans of all ages” said the Pew Research report called “The Age of Anxiety.” The Anxiety and … more
Most folks grew up with at least one bully in their life, maybe even in their very neighborhood. Mine was named “Butch” and he lived across the street. Most of our playing of games on Hamilton … more
Jesus’ prayer for the Eleven (17:6-19) continues in 9-10 with affirmations regarding His three-year companions in union with Father, Son, and Spirit.   Father and Son saw something honorable … more
Clay Center, Kansas - After I finished my message as a guest speaker in a local church, the service continued with a special fundraising event. During that time, a Muslim politician and his wife … more
A few days after healing a leper in Galilee, Jesus returned to His ministry headquarters in Capernaum. (Mt 9:1-8; Mk 2:1-12; Lk 5:17-26) When “the people heard that he had come home, so many … more
Everything Jesus taught the disciples would become clear in the new day of His resurrection (16:25-28).   He had taught them much in their three years together, and would clarify those truths … more
Clay Center, Kansas - U.S. law states, “It is unlawful for a citizen of the United States, unless excepted under 22 CFR 53.2, to enter or depart, or attempt to enter or depart, the United States, … more
Can you remember when you were the most frightened you have ever been? You might be thinking of a near accident or a roller coaster ride or a haunted house or a scary movie. However, let me challenge … more
Having reaffirmed He is revealing the Father, Jesus turns to the Spirit’s role in the plan of salvation.   Like Jesus, the Spirit is the gift of God.   The Spirit helps believers love … more
When you hear the term “death march”, what comes to your mind? Most Americans think of either the “trail of tears march” or the “Bataan march”. The “trail of tears march” was … more
Clay Center, Kansas – Who is Jesus to you? According to a State of Theology religious survey of Americans, 167 million do not believe Jesus was God, but a great teacher. There are also 119 million … more
As promised (13:19), Jesus made known His betrayal beforehand so faithful disciples would not lose heart (13:21-22). He stated the fact openly and plainly (13:21). He was deeply aware of the torment … more
What would you say to a fellow believer who tried their absolute hardest at some deed for Christ that no one else would volunteer for, but fell flat on their face in failure? I would be willing to … more
Clay Center, Kansas - Have you ever grown discouraged and felt like giving up after standing for what is right? Olivia understood this when she came across evidence of a fellow attorney in her firm … more
The location of 12:44-50 is not stated. Jesus summarized all that He said and did in revealing the Father, including responses for and against His message. He emphasized His perfect agreement with … more
If you met someone who professed that they were a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, how excited would you be? Thrilled, huh. Since most people are not even professing Christians, finding a … more
Clay Center, Kansas – A survey from a few years ago found that “nearly eight-in-ten U.S. adults think God or a higher power has protected them, and two-thirds say they have been rewarded by the … more
At the time Jesus returned to Jerusalem, the city was in an atmosphere of praise. His presence and power created a dividing line between belief in Him and rejection of Him (12:9-11). The crowd that … more
She was one of the 6 women named Mary in Christ’s life. She lived in her sister’s home and was most certainly cut from a different branch than Martha. She appears 3 times in the Gospels: 1- … more
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