Day: November 27, 2018

The Garment By John Lysaught The throng of people surrounded this Jesus that they heard about. The city got word of His coming and was greatly excited to see Jesus perform miracles. Some were skeptical but got caught up in the crowd, wanting to see what he could do. Jesus entered the city and the crowd pushed on Him wanting to get a glimpse of the miracle worker they had heard about. The sun was hot as it sat high in the afternoon, baking the backs and heads of those that came out of the shade to see Him. They …

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How can I stay focused on Christ? Even those who have followed Christ for a long time can find it difficult to stay focused on Christ. What teachings does the Bible offer to help us stay focused? In Matthew 13, Jesus gives the parable of the sower that includes insight in this area. In explaining the parable, He shares, “As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful” (v. 22). The “cares of this world” and …

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ISAIAH 35:6 _______________________________________ “For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert. ” REFRESHED AND FILLED ANEW If you’re anything like me, the sound of water brings comfort. At our home here in Southern California, the summer days and nights can be warm, even hot at times. If you were to walk from our backyard to the front of the house, you would hear the sound of water flowing from fountains that we made sure were well placed for effect. The sound of water seems to cool and comfort the atmosphere around the house. This has …

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