Posts with the tag “surrender”

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
May 24th, 2023
          We go back to the scene in John 13 just before Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion.  As the Lord was washing the feet of the disciples, Peter put up a personal protest.  We do not know anything ab...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Monday, May 8, 2023
May 8th, 2023
         Sometimes we hear the expression “pay it forward.”  And we often speak of “paying it back.”  When we are overcome with gratitude, it can be easy to wonder how we can express what we feel.  Co...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
March 29th, 2023
          As we know, fishermen were among Jesus’ first disciples.  Matthew 4, Mark 1 and Luke 5 all detail Jesus’ call to these men.  Each of the gospels presents some detail and perspective on that ...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Monday, March 27, 2023
March 26th, 2023
            In Exodus 20, God delivered the Ten Commandments to Moses.  The moral law of God is captured in these commandments.  The first four concern our relationship with the Lord.  The last six co...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Monday, February 6, 2023
February 6th, 2023
           Maybe you have heard the expression “keep things in perspective.”  This advice is good to remember.  At times, we all lose perspective.  We make a major deal out of minor things. Emotions t...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
October 5th, 2022
             In Romans 12, Paul wrote about a “surrendered life.”  As followers of Christ, we surrender ourselves to Him in faith, trust and discipleship.  To live a “surrendered life” means that we s...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss

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