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How Elias Missed the Point about Thanksgiving – Don’t be Like Elias

Posted on November 21, 2016 by jesuswithoutbaggage

This is Thanksgiving week in the United States, and I am sure you who are Americans are already prepared for this Thursday. Most of us will gather with friends and loved ones for a Thanksgiving meal. Many will reflect on … Continue reading →

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Jesus Refuses to Ask His Disciple to Fast

Posted on October 19, 2015 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Fasting was not part of our experience in the church where I grew up. But when I went to Bible College it became an important part of my life. A number of guys in my dorm fasted together occasionally, and … Continue reading →

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How Terrible for the Rich!

Posted on November 8, 2013 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Jesus spoke to a group of his followers, along with a crowd of others who came to hear him. Luke chapter 6 records that Jesus told them strange things about the poor, the hungry, and the mournful. This was appropriate … Continue reading →

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