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The Significance of the Cup

In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. __Luke 22:20 (NIV) On the eve of the Passover feast, Christ, the Lamb … Continue reading

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On Being (Rather than Seeming)

I have often mused upon our North Carolina State Motto: Esse Quam Videri, which in Latin means “to be, rather than to seem”. How many hours have I lived doing (in order to seem), instead of just being?  We fill … Continue reading

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“Come, Let Us Adore Him!”

When my son Mark was in the third grade, his teacher assigned a series of “Famous People” reports. Over the course of the year, each student researched and reported on three famous people who have had an impact on history … Continue reading

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End-times Update: Peter and Paul Tour “Your Town”

What if… …Jesus sent Peter and Paul to your town today. Suppose they just “materialize” on Main Street. Now, let’s also suppose the automobiles and the clothing styles don’t come as any surprise to them. In fact, Jesus has made … Continue reading

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Like Living Stones

As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God … Continue reading

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