Tag Archives: Jesus

Shine

by Marti Fischer Jesus does not whisper this truth. He states it plainly: You are the light of the world. Not you might be, not you will be someday, not you are when conditions are ideal… You are. Which raises … Continue reading

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One Body, One Responsibility

by Marti Fischer Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 Romans 12:4–5 What’s the Question? The Bible never describes the church as generations existing side by side but living separately. Scripture gives us a different picture. One body. Many parts. One Spirit. One … Continue reading

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‘Excuse Me, Lord, You’ve Got the Wrong Guy’

There’s a universal human belief system that rarely gets written down but is passionately practiced: “God, I’m happy to serve You… just not in that way, with those people, or at this time.” We love God. We trust God. We … Continue reading

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Why We Stay Home When the World Is Still Waiting

by Marti Fischer Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on … Continue reading

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Look Up

Strange days. Things we’ve never seen or heard before. Multiple versions of the same story. Who to believe? Everyone taking sides. Everyone believes they are right. Most are confused. Fear, worry, and depression are rampant. I have a friend struggling … Continue reading

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‘Wild’ and ‘Sweet’

I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, goodwill to men!               – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow What unexpected words … Continue reading

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Chariots of Fire

Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire. — 2 Kings 6:17 … Continue reading

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Champions for Justice

Why We Can’t Wait Any Longer Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. — Isaiah 1:17 The Command We Can’t IgnoreJustice isn’t a suggestion. It’s not a … Continue reading

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The Prophet’s Burden: Speaking Hard Truths

Go, and say to this people, “Listen carefully, but do not understand; watch closely, but learn nothing.” — Isaiah 6:9 This is truly one of the strangest prophesies in the scriptures. It’s a prophecy that tells the people they’re not … Continue reading

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The Dynamics of God’s Word in Your Heart

“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 When God’s Word is hidden in your heart, it doesn’t lie dormant like a buried seed. It’s alive—growing, reaching, reshaping who you are … Continue reading

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