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Prayer from Psalm 138: Living on Purpose

This entry is part 144 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

This entry is part 144 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms I believe Lord that your purpose for me is greater than the problems facing me. Though you reign on high, you care for those down low–like me. Even from the pit I can see your plan unfolding. Your kingdom come. Your [...]

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A Christmas Family Tree: Comprehensive Kin (Lk. 3:23-38)

I’ve read a lot of articles and heard a lot of reports in the past few weeks about the holiday blues.  This time of year is a tough time for many.  In that light, I want to point us this morning to a blues song.

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A Christmas Family Tree: Reprehensible Relatives (Matt. 1:1-17) Chris Altrock – December 18, 2011

I’d like to start with two questions.  First, how many of you have a “black sheep” in the family, a misfit in the family, a crazy uncle or a wild brother or a weird sister or an unusual grandparent?  Second, how many of you talked about that black sheep recently at a meal?  In the [...]

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Prayer from Psalm 79: A Prayer for Disasters

This entry is part 78 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

This entry is part 78 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms The land lies devastated, Lord. The bodies lie unburied, food for birds and beasts. How long, O Lord, must we endure this? Bring an end to our pain and to the powers that caused it. Let your compassion come speedily. Be [...]

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