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Mark 4:35-41

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David Coffin

... include: teaching about Satan and family in Mark 3; the parable of the sower and mustard seed earlier in Mark 4. Mark’s gospel is written to small town and rural audience round 70 CE. He uses very basic koine Greek (instead of the highly educated classical Greek). Mark is not as polished in his writing skills as evangelist Luke, in his books of Luke and Acts. Thus, to learn in these small town rural communities means to practice what they are taught in terms of hands on application. For example, if a ...

1177. Haunted

Mark 6:14-29

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Lori Wagner

... we feel we may have done something wrong. Especially when we KNOW we’ve done something wrong. Writers throughout the ages have capitalized on this kind of guilt. Poe and his “Tell Tale Heart!” Peter Straub’s “Ghost Story.” And the classic horror film from 2020, “What Lies Beneath,” among others. Guilt run rampant is one of the most gut-wrenching, fearful, mind-bending inner “demons” that we can possibly possess. For our own guilt can provoke us to “haunt” ourselves to death. When ...

1178. Into the Wilderness

Luke 4:1-13

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Wayne Brouwer

... wilderness spot of temptation, and know that this will not be the last time. It reminds me of the songs of William Cowper, a member of John Newton’s congregation in Olney, England, in the 1700s. Some of his poetry has found its way into the classic hymnals of the church. “God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform,” says one song. Another declares, in a wonderful confession of confidence: What God ordains is always right; he guides our joy and sadness. He is our life and blessed light; in ...

1179. Mountaintop Experience

Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a)

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Wayne Brouwer

... -the-dark power of grace and God’s goodness. Lingering Glow During the time of the Reformation, John Foxe of England was impressed by the testimony of the early Christians. He gleaned the pages of early historical writings and wrote a book that has become a classic in the church, Foxe’s Book of Martyrs. One story he told was about an early church leader named Lawrence. Lawrence acted as a pastor for a church community. He also collected the offerings for the poor each week, and that led to his death. A ...

1180. For Someone of Distinction

Matthew 5:13-16 · 2 Timothy 4:1-2, 6-8

Eulogy

Richard E. Zajac

... never heard the details of how they met, but if there were ever two people made for each other, it was John and Jill. They both shared a love for music, they both had an eye for beautiful things, they both loved the arts and loved the classics and loved to teach and loved engaging conversations. And as much as John always had an eye for a pretty woman, none could compare with Jill. John adored her. And then how about the family the two of them created: Dietrich, Linda, and Christian. They were the purveyors ...

1181. For Someone Who Led A Magnificent Life

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 · 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 · 2 Corinthians 4:6-11 · Luke 24:13-35

Eulogy

Richard E. Zajac

... individuals who would be bereft and impoverished had he or she not graced the stage of life.] This very day draws to a close the Christmas season and so I’m given the liberty of referencing a yuletide illustration, in particular, the Frank Capra’s movie classic: It’s a Wonderful Life. We all know the story. George Bailey, played by James Stewart, lives in the fictional town of Bedford Falls N.Y. where he marries a beautiful girl, starts a family, and finds success as the owner of a Buildings and Loan ...

1182. The Mother of All Yard Sales

Luke 12:13-21

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Dean Feldmeyer

... from their course. They had hardened their hearts against me. Some of my most valuable things went into the yard sale. Then, as if to add insult to injury, they priced those valued possessions miles below what they were worth. I could not but weep as I watched my classic Levis 501 button-fly jeans sell for a mere dollar a pair. I writhed in agony as my beloved skillets sold for fifty cents each, all five for two dollars. I winced as my rubber chickens were carted off for a mere 25 cents apiece. It was a ...

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