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Render to Caesar

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“And he asked them, “Whose portrait is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” (Matthew 22:20-21 NIV) In a tense encounter during His final week, Jesus is asked a question meant to trap Him between political loyalty and…

The Return of the King

Word for the WeekApril 5, 202610Views 0Likes 0Comments

“While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see: a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” (Luke 24:36 & 39 NIV) Beloved people…

When the King Comes Near

Word for the WeekMarch 29, 202611Views 0Likes 0Comments

“When he came near the place where the road goes down to the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 'Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Luke 19:37-38a NIV) Today is Palm Sunday,…

Honoring God in Our Commitments

Word for the WeekMarch 22, 202615Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Judah has broken faith. A detestable thing has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem. Judah has desecrated the sanctuary the Lord loves, by marrying the daughter of a foreign god.” (Malachi 2:11 NIV) Commitments matter deeply to God. In Malachi’s day, the people treated their covenant vows lightly, breaking faith with God and with…

A Community Formed by the Word and the Spirit

Word for the WeekMarch 15, 202629Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.” (Acts 2:41 NIV) The preaching of God’s Word demands a response. The people listening to Peter did not merely admire Peter’s sermon; they responded positively. Peter’s preaching was not entertainment. It was not motivational speaking. It was…

Remembering

Word for the WeekMarch 9, 202626Views 0Likes 0Comments

And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:14-20 NIV) Photos are wonderful. In the past, especially during our grandparents’ time, they were cherished because they were rare. Today, we capture countless moments—riding in…