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Farewell Discourse of Jesus – III (True Vine and the Branches)
1. Overview This is part 3 in the series on the farewell discourse of Jesus (John chapters 13 to 17). In Part 1, we have discussed John 13, where Jesus washes the feet of the disciples and commands to wash one another’s feet. In Part 2, we have discussed John
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Obstacles With a Purpose
1. Obstacle Is the Way? In the book The Obstacle is the Way, writer Ryan Holiday quotes “The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition.” Almost all the life stories of extraordinary men and women in history are
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Sustaining Relationships
1. It is All About Relationships Jesus summed up the entire law as “Love God .. love neighbor” (Matthew 22:36-40). So we know that it is all about relationships. Yet, we see broken relationships all around us – in our families, offices, churches, social groups. It is sometimes convenient to
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What Is Wrong in the Way We Understand Worship
Worship is essentially focussing on God – something that we do more and more, as we see more and more of God, ourselves, and the needs around us. In the big picture, as we grow spiritually, worship increasingly encompasses all aspects of our life, 24X7. Paul says in 1 Corinthians