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Better Than Another Day
The Book of John. Chapter Twenty. My fellow blogger, Alece, the founder and president of Thrive Africa, once asked, “Want another cup?“ She had recently read For One More Day by Mitch Albom, which posed a question I’ve had to wrestle … Continue reading
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When the Morning Comes
The Book of John. Chapter Nineteen. “You would have no power over me at all unless it were given to you from Above” (John 19:11). I never grew up in a Christian home. In childhood, I was not sheltered from … Continue reading
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Living Water: The Infuriated Hour
Bloggers’ Bible Study The Book of John. Chapter Eighteen. The stab to the heart that is such music, the light beyond brightness that is such sight– For the sake of this season in the stories I will cease my wars … Continue reading
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Living Water: Prayer
Bloggers’ Bible Study The Book of John. Chapter Seventeen. Dear Lord: It’s the bottom of the ninth. Bases loaded. Two outs. I’m losing 3 to 0. And You’re up. Amen
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The Grapes of Grace
The Book of John. Chapter Fifteen. “I am the true vine, you are the branches.” ~John 15:5 Exactly one month ago today, it was my turn to DO something. And I ended up writing one of my favorite lines about … Continue reading
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Living Water: All This Time
Bloggers’ Bible Study The Book of John. Chapter Fourteen. “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don’t know who I am?” (14:9). The Twelve Disciples had spent about three years with Jesus, but still … Continue reading
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The Last Night
You have heard that it was said, “Love the sinner and hate the sin,” but you have been told: “The words you speak come from the heart–that’s what defiles you. For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, … Continue reading
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The Night of Day
When I was a child, I used to explore the woods and the rocks in the backyard with my brother and my sister. Sometimes, other kids would come along and join us in our quest to satisfy our curiosity. One … Continue reading
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Living Water: The Wrong Question
Bloggers’ Bible Study The Book of John. Chapter Nine. In this Chapter, Jesus meets a man who had been born blind. And The Disciples, who swallowed the dogma of the day, asked, “Why was this man born blind? Was it … Continue reading
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Living Water: The Stones We Throw
Bloggers’ Bible Study The Book of John. Chapter Eight. A few years ago, I had a conversation with my pastor about the public image of Christianity. He was very disgruntled that so many Christians had chosen to take a stand … Continue reading
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Living Water: Intent vs. Interpretation
Bloggers’ Bible Study The Book of John. Chapter Seven. The more familiar I become with The Book of John, the more I realize the similarities between this version of The Gospel and The Old Testament. While oftentimes, believers have seen … Continue reading
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Living Water: The Wind and Waves
Bloggers’ Bible Study The Book of John. Chapter Six. So Jesus fed thousands of people who, in turn, wanted to make Him their earthly king. He faced this temptation several times throughout The Gospels, but each and every time He … Continue reading
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Living Water: Jesus In New York
Bloggers’ Bible Study The Book of John. Chapter Five. Donnette Sanz, a traffic agent in the Bronx borough of New York, was crossing a street when a van–which had no brakes–struck her so hard that she was flung into an … Continue reading
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