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Genesis 1:1-2:3

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Bill Bouknight

... 1, St. Paul said that unbelievers have no excuse because signs of God’s handiwork are everywhere. Scientist James Tour of Rice University has stated, “Only a rookie who knows nothing about science would say that science takes away from faith. If you ... . Colson, Charles, How Now Shall We Live?, (Tyndale House: Wheaton, 1999), p. 66. 6. From an obituary article written by Susan Adler Thorp, printed in the Commercial Appeal newspaper, Memphis, TN, August 21, 2002 issue. 7. Johnson, Luke Timothy, The Creed, ( ...

2. Tasting the Gruel of Love

Matthew 22:34-40

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King Duncan

... walked over to where the cooks were ladling out the food. It was a grayish‑green stew dumped over a scoop of rice. It smelled dreadful. Jack Eckerd, whose family owned the Eckerd Drug chain and could afford any pleasure he desired, leaned down, smiled ... even eat the prison gruel, Christ cared enough to come into the dirt and despair of our lives. That’s what love does. Rev. Susan Gilbert Zencka tells about a good friend of hers who died from Hodgkin’s disease. Kim left two young children. At Kim’s ...

3. She Waits

Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Luke 24:36-49

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Lori Wagner

... and groomsmen, and proud grooms in sharp suits. We’ll see flower arrangements, and party planning, churches donned with lace and ribbons, lawns strewn with white rice and birdseed. Weddings are those times when we celebrate relationships, commitment, and the culmination of a time of waiting. In our western world, the “engagement” is when ... to Warren Wiersbe) also indicated “to eat with” –a sharing as in the marriage feast. See also steps to Jewish Wedding “Covenants” by Susan Anthony.

4. God's Delight

Matthew 3:13-17

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Susan R. Andrews

Once upon a time a student approached his teacher and announced that he was ready to assume the office of ministry. "And what are your qualifications?" the teacher asked. "I have mastered the art of physical discipline," the student replied. "I am able to sleep on the ground, to eat nothing but raw grains, and I can carry huge loads on my back." The teacher took the young man by the arm and led him toward a field. "Do you see the mule? He too sleeps on the ground, eats nothing but grains, and can bear ...

5. What Will You Do with Your Gift?

Matthew 3:13-17

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Susan R. Andrews

There is a folk tale from India that summarizes our thoughts this morning. It seems that there was a good king who ruled wisely and who ruled well. One day the king called his three daughters together and told them he was leaving on a long journey. "I wish to learn about God, so I will need to go away and spend a long time in prayer. In my absence I will leave the three of you in charge. Before I leave I would like to leave each of you with a gift; a gift I pray will help you learn how to wisely use your ...

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