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John 9:35-41

by Lon on August 23, 2010

Continuing our journey through the gospel of John

35 Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” 
36 “Who is he, sir?” the man asked. “Tell me so that I may believe in him.” 
37 Jesus said, “You have now seen him; in [...]

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John 9:13-34

by Lon on August 16, 2010

Continuing our journey through the gospel of john together

13 They brought to the Pharisees the man who had been blind.14 Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened the man’s eyes was a Sabbath.
15 Therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. “He put mud on my [...]

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Be Here Now

by Lon on August 12, 2010

How does our pace of life reflect the upside down kingdom values of Jesus?
Do we keep going, and going, faster, and faster, so that we can avoid the more important things in life?
How might we learn or build disciplines towards slowing down and being fully present?
Could God actually be working in the world, even when [...]

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John 9:1-12

by Lon on August 12, 2010

Continuing our journey through the gospel of John

1 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth.
2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might [...]

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John 8:48-59

by Lon on July 27, 2010

Continuing our journey through the book of John

48 The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon‑possessed?” 49 “I am not possessed by a demon,” said Jesus, “but I honor my Father and you dishonor me.50 I am not seeking glory for myself; but there is one who seeks [...]

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John 8:42-47

by Lon on July 19, 2010

Continuing the story of Jesus according to John

42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and now am here. I have not come on my own; but he sent me.43 Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear [...]

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John 8:31-41

by Lon on July 14, 2010

Continuing our journey through John

31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.
32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 
33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can [...]

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John 8:12-30

by Lon on July 5, 2010

Continuing our journey through the gospel of John

12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 
13 The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not [...]

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