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Approach Jesus With Faith for a Supply of His Grace
(Mark 7:27–30)
Anyone can partake of Christ, but everyone who does must come with an expectation of grace. If you come with demands built on your own worthiness, if you come with the thought you deserve his blessings, you will miss out. (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
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Anyone Can Partake of Christ
(Mark 7:24-26)
God had promised Abraham, centuries earlier, that in him *all the families of the earth would be blessed*, and Jesus came to bring that multi-national blessing by his blood (Genesis 12:3). Our episode today is a foretaste of his plan. Though the disciples didn't yet understand it, the Jewish Messiah is for everyone! (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
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Pay Attention to Your Listeners
(Acts 14:8–10)
During their first ministry trip together, Paul and Barnabas arrived in a city named Lystra. As Paul addressed a small gathering, a man sat near him. Born without the ability to develop, he listened as Paul spoke. As Paul scanned the faces in the crowd, the Spirit locked him onto the man. (2 Minutes/500 Words)
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Revolution of the Heart, Part 3 Cleanness Comes From Christ’s Effort
(Mark 7:18–23)
Every nation, people group, political party, and educational system is populated by broken people. Even the best-laid plans and philosophies are tainted by the sinful hearts of humanity. This is a major difference in the Christian worldview. We know mankind is not basically good, but that evil is bound up within our hearts. But we also know there is hope. Though we cannot make ourselves clean, Jesus Christ can make us clean by his blood. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)
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Revolution of the Heart, Part 2 Human Efforts for Cleanness Produce Hypocrisy
(Mark 7:6–17)
Human efforts for cleanness produce hypocrisy. Why? Because we can't really change ourselves, because the problem is with the heart. (4 Minutes/900 Words)
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Behold One Another
(John 19:26-27)
During the six hours of torment on the cross, Jesus spoke sparingly—to his Father, those around him, the thief next to him, and, here in John 19, to his mother and John. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
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50 Healthy Church Leader Tips
Guest Article for CalvaryChapel.com
Having grown up in a church planting pastor's home, I love pastors and church leaders and strive to help them in any way I can. I recently wrote an article for my network at calvarychapel.com called *50 Healthy Church Leader Tips*. They might not work for everyone, and I probably don't do all of them at all times, but I hope they might help you as you serve our Lord. Enjoy!
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Revolution of the Heart, Part 1 Cleanness Does Not Come by Human Effort
(Mark 7:1–5)
After reading this opening paragraph, you'd be forgiven for thinking this has nothing to do with our modern time. I assure you, this passage has much to do with life today. (3 Minutes/800 Words)
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The Struggle for Obedience, Part 4 Understand What He's Done
(Mark 6:51-52)
Here we have a summary report about Jesus' healing ministry. This report is Mark's way of giving us a sense of the general atmosphere surrounding Jesus' life at that time and telling us that Jesus did more than he could record. (3 Minutes/600 Words)
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Leaders, Love God's People
(Proverbs 27:23)
In biblical times, shepherds had to scout and prepare distant lands for their sheep. During the brutal summer months, it was vital for the flock to have a safe, cool climate and a space full of vegetation. So good herdsmen would hike out to distant mountain spots, cultivate the ground, and ready the soil for further growth. (2 Minutes/500 Words)
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