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Month: September 2021

Posted on September 8, 2021September 7, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Can Faith Save You?

Can faith save you? James asks us this question in his New Testament letter, and I want to say, Yes! So what is he getting at with this question? Here are my thoughts about this thought-provoking passage.

Posted on September 4, 2021September 5, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Ephphatha, Be Opened: My Sermon on Mark 7:24-37

Jesus came to open our eyes and open our ears, but also to open our hearts. Here is my sermon on Mark 7:24-37.

Posted on September 2, 2021September 1, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 9 Comments

What If Jesus Prayed Psalm 23 from the Cross?

What if Jesus prayed Psalm 23 from the cross? Here is a brief devotion inspired by that possibility.

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