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The Message of the Mayfly

The Message of the Mayfly

Matthew 18:21-35

What can a short-lived insect teach us about practicing forgiveness? Jesus knew the answer.

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World-Changing Flights

World-Changing Flights

Exodus 12:1-14

There’s one flight that’s always on time, and it doesn’t matter whether you’re traveling alone or with a group.

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The Race You Can’t Lose

The Race You Can’t Lose

Romans 12:9-21

Love isn’t a competition … unless it’s a competition in loving more.

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She-Spies of Israel

She-Spies of Israel

Exodus 1:8–2:10

Today’s episode stars covert operatives and special operations teams coordinating to complete their mission. You might be surprised what they all have in common.

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Life Preserver

Life Preserver

Genesis 45:1-15

Resentment is toxic. Let it go and reach for forgiveness — and live!

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Matthew the Meticulous

Matthew the Meticulous

Matthew 14:22-33

Do you feel like your ship is sinking? The precision of Matthew’s gospel reminds us that Christ is right there in the boat with us.

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Jesus Express

Jesus Express

Matthew 14:13-21

We are invited to a meal. The menu includes compassion, innovation and caring for those in need.

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What’s Heaven Like?

What’s Heaven Like?

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

Scripture doesn’t provide a precise map of heaven, but Jesus’ parables poetically suggest what the experience is like.

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Jacob’s Superpower

Jacob’s Superpower

Genesis 28:10-19a

Jacob could sense the presence of God. What’s your superpower?

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Expeditionary Ministry

Expeditionary Ministry

Isaiah 55:10-13

Trusting the power of God’s word is key to effective lay leadership as small groups reach beyond the church walls.

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Gray Rocking to Spiritual Health

Gray Rocking to Spiritual Health

Romans 7:15-25a

The person you most want to avoid — and need to avoid — is yourself!

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Prison Life

Prison Life

Romans 6:12-23

In God’s world, whether we do prison time is up to us. Incredibly, some people become accustomed to prison life. But not the apostle Paul. He’s been there … and doesn’t fancy going back.

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Wanted: Dead and Alive

Wanted: Dead and Alive

Romans 6:1b-11

God is after us, and what he wants seems impossible! We are wanted dead to sin and alive to God.

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In the Access Business

In the Access Business

Romans 5:1-8

Access is a valuable commodity. In God’s realm, the only access that matters is access to grace.

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From the Word Go

From the Word Go

Genesis 12:1-9

“Who, me? No, it couldn’t be me!” But it is you.

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Creepy But Good

Creepy But Good

Genesis 1:1-2:4a

God loves ants, having made a mind-boggling number of them.

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Windcatcher

Windcatcher

Acts 2:1-21

The apostles discovered the secret to spiritual power: Numbers, size and location.

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Men — and Women — of Galilee

Men — and Women — of Galilee

Acts 1:6-14

Women followed Jesus from the earliest times in his ministry. Sometimes we need to read them back into the Bible.

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Jesus: Not a Quiet Quitter

Jesus: Not a Quiet Quitter

John 14:15-21

Jesus continues to go the extra mile for us. Can we do it for him?

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Whose Time Is It Anyway?

Whose Time Is It Anyway?

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

Just who is in control of what happens in my life? It’s complicated …

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Everything Happens So Much

Everything Happens So Much

Psalm 23

In a chaotic and threatening world, the Lord is a shepherd who gives us everything we need.

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Well-Known Christians

Well-Known Christians

Luke 24:13-35

It’s not so much knowing Jesus, as being known by him.

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A Little Encouragement

A Little Encouragement

1 Peter 1:3-9

An encouraging word is a ministry all by itself, and it’s one we can all engage in.

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The Toughest Commandment

The Toughest Commandment

Matthew 28:1-10

“Do not be afraid.” It’s a common command in Scripture, but one that is more easily said than done.

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Betrayal in Our Blood

Betrayal in Our Blood

Matthew 26:14-27:66

Who are the most notorious traitors in history? It’s a long list, but we don’t need to look far beyond our own experiences to find one.

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