Human effort and the grace of God
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by Ted M. Gossard
3h ago
His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and excellence. Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of ..read more
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Life is not for the faint of heart: the need for courage
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by Ted M. Gossard
2d ago
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh— my adversaries and foes— they shall stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me ..read more
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Trusting God
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by Ted M. Gossard
2d ago
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for your body ..read more
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What is hanging in the balance now?
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by Ted M. Gossard
3d ago
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for the ..read more
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For Earth Day
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by Ted M. Gossard
4d ago
The earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it, for he has founded it on the seas and established it on the rivers. Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? Those who have clean hands and pure hearts ..read more
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Sleeves rolled up with a heart to work
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by Ted M. Gossard
4d ago
So we rebuilt the wall, and all the wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. Nehemiah 4:6; NRSVue Nehemiah is a most interesting book, written in a different time. Walls for large cities were important for protection. And in that era unlike now, God’s people were ..read more
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How to overcome a condemning heart, a guilty conscience
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by Ted M. Gossard
5d ago
We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers and sisters. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love not in ..read more
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Fourth Sunday of Easter: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
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by Ted M. Gossard
6d ago
The next day their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?” Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to ..read more
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God is with us *in the midst of trouble*
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by Ted M. Gossard
6d ago
  God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foam,though the mountains tremble with its tumult. Selah There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,the holy habitation of ..read more
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Avoiding burnout (in for the long haul)
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by Ted M. Gossard
1w ago
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set ..read more
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