it may bear fruit in the future. If not you can cut it down. Luke 13:9 NABRE Jesus is calling people to repentance. When church people talk about repentance there is a negative connection with that word, it seems to be a call to stop sinning. While not sinning is…
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The apostles gathered together with Jesus and reported all they had done and taught. Mark 6:30 NABRE Jesus greets the returning apostles who He had sent off to preach and heal. Reading this small passage we have the impression their mission was very successful. The people…
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Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; Matthew 10:9 NABRE In sending out His disciples Jesus gives them instruction. He has prohibitions for them, He tells them to take no money with them (gold, silver or copper), nor any basic travel items such as as a…
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He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” [Jesus] said to him,…
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What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself? Luke 9:25 NABRE Jesus will receive power, glory and more and He will share power, glory and more with us who embrace Him and His way of life. First Jesus says He must suffer…
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