Monthly Archives: April 2024

Sunday Shorts: Abide in Me

John 15:5 I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. I like the word ‘abide’. In this verse it has … Continue reading

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Sunday Shorts: Lay Down

John 10:15 Just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. (NIV) I’ve sometimes heard and read some post-modern preachers say that Jesus didn’t sacrifice His life on our behalf. They question … Continue reading

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Sunday Shorts: restored by Love

Luke 24:47 Repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. (NRSV) When Jesus came back from the dead, His first message to the disciples was similar to what He initially … Continue reading

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Sunday Shorts: The One Who Waited

John 20:27      Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” I think most of us love the story of Doubting Thomas because we … Continue reading

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