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The same Spirit in you and me

The same Spirit in you and me

By Jon Walker “For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:18 NIV) A time long ago and in a land far away, I found myself frustrated one day with a co-worker. Actually, frustrated is a mild word because, as my sweet southern aunts might say, I...

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Let us keep in step with the Spirit

Let us keep in step with the Spirit

By Jon Walker “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25 NIV) When we ignore the Holy Spirit, there’s little difference between the way we live our lives and non-believers who live their lives disconnected and independent from...

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Who needs marriage?

Who needs marriage?

If you’re teaching about marriage, consider this: Time magazine’s Belinda Luscombe compares the wedding of the 20th century (Prince Charles and Diana) with the wedding of the 21st century (Prince William and Catherine), noting that if William were not royalty, he’d be just as...

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Jesus Cleanses and Calls

Jesus Cleanses and Calls

By Jon Walker “‘Woe to me!’ I cried. ‘I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips ... and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty.’ Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal ... which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth...

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