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Archive for October, 2008

Hosea 6:1-2
The Way Back  
“Come, let us return to the Lord. For he has torn, that he may heal us. He has stricken, and he will build us up. After two days, he will revive us; on the third day, he will raise us up, that we may live before him.” Hosea 6:1-2 (RSV)
 
The truth is [...]

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Naming and Tearing
Remix of Sunday’s Message “Tearing Down Idols” (audio available at – http://www.firstgrandville.org/content.cfm?id=213&category_id=4)
Exodus 32:1-14; Luke 18:18-24
 
The story goes that a guy, who has everything going for him, comes up to Jesus and asks a very important question, “What do I need to do to have eternal life?” He goes on to explain that he [...]

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2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Real Strength
 
Here is what the Lord told me, “My grace is enough; it’s all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness.” Once I heard that, I was glad to let it happen. I quit focusing on the handicap and began appreciating the gift. It was a case of Christ’s [...]

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