But in all these things we win a sweeping victory through the one who loved us. I’m convinced that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ Jesus our Lord: not death or life, not angels or rulers, not present things or future things, not powers or height or depth, or any other thing that is …
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- Tyler Run tree trying its best... "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that can’t be shaken, let’s continue to express our gratitude. With this gratitude, let’s serve in a way that is pleasing to God with respect and awe..."Hebrews 12:28 - NC writer Derek Maul Today I am getting a little impatient for …
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- Rebekah's study at WFPC If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.James 1:5, 3:17 - author Derek …
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For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.Ephesians 2:10 - Derek Maul I have two distinct categories of content in today's post. The first is an update on the progress of the hydrangea; the second is an …
"A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! …
- author Derek Maul in the Holy Lands Hello everyone! Believe it or not, the next big thing on the Christian calendar is Lent. That's right, February 16 is Shrove Tuesday, and February 17 will be Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. If anything, these Covid protocols that keep us separate from one-another make …
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Blessing and honor and glory and power belong to the one sitting on the throne and to the Lamb forever and ever.Revelation 5:13 This morning I want to share a moment of real joy. The Saturday morning men's group met "in person" for the first time since February. (Actually, even though we're only one of four, we …
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It's not a matter of "if" we share Jesus so much as "exactly what" we share
Derek Maul: Words and Photographs for the Journey 