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water

Water that Cleanses the Soul

Water and the act of being cleansed by it can bring feelings of rejuvenation and refreshment. Yesterday was one of those sweltering Sunday afternoons that have the ability to zap you of all of your energy. It was in the mid 90’s yesterday and there was virtually no breeze. My wife and I were feeling particularly deprived of energy yesterday because we hosted a 4th of July bash just 3 days ago where we had over 125 people in attendance.

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Heaven

Heaven on Earth – Cultivating Relationships in the Here and Now

Heaven is a place that the Christian looks forward to going after death. Traditionally, heaven is a place that we think of as off in the distant future. I won’t argue the fact that this world has nothing to offer that is anywhere close to what heaven has to offer, but I will submit to you that we can begin to build relationships with those around us that will continue on into heaven.

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the thief comes

The Thief Comes To Steal, Kill and Destroy. Not Simply To Make You Sick

The thief comes….John 10:10 tells us this. The thief in John 10:10 is referring to our adversary, the devil. His ultimate objective as stated in the verse is to steal, kill, and destroy your life. Although he’ll try to use frustrations such as fender-benders, malfunctioning wiring in your home, and the occasional head cold to his advantage, the ultimate would have been killing you on the road, burn down your house (with you in it), and killing you with the flu.

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