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The Amness Of God

Explore John 14:1-14 where Jesus comforts His disciples, declares Himself the way, the truth, and the life, and promises the coming of the Father through prayer in His name.

Shepherd or bouncer

Explore John 10:1-10 and the meaning of Jesus as the Good Shepherd and the gate, revealing a life of trust, safety, and abundance beyond fear.

Jesus and Midnight waffles

John 20:19-28 The Message 19-20 Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.” Then he showed them his hands and side. 20-21 The disciples, seeing the Master with their own eyes, were awestruck. Jesus repeated his greeting: “Peace to you. Just as the Father sent me, I send you.” 22-23 Then he took a deep breath and breathed into…

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1 Peter 2:1-3…“Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” vss. 2-3 Like the people that Peter was writing to, we live in a world that is awash with folks spouting malice, guile, insincerity, envy, and slander. It’s what we see on news clips and videos every day, and it corrupts our spirits and threatens our serenity. Fortunately there is another…

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Psalm 31:15-16…“Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your steadfast love.” vs. 16 It’s very likely that the psalmist, in the course of temple worship, had heard the Aaronic Benediction many times. It was the blessing that, according to the scriptures, had first been pronounced over the Israelites by Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest. “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you, and be…

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Psalm 31:1-5…“Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O LORD, faithful God.” vs. 5 Last words have significance. There are many occasions where the dying words of people have been particularly memorable. The gospel writer Luke believed that they were important and faithfully reported the last words of both Jesus and Stephen, words which seem to have been a quotation from Psalm 31, “Into your hand I commit my spirit.” In both instances the quote is…

My First Visit

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I came for the Healing of Memories workshop for veterans, and I almost didn’t come because of the trauma I wrestle with, but your staff, the workshop leaders and the quiet and safe campus held me there and I’ve found a new sense of peace and healing.

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The Next Big Thing

Healing of Memories for Religious Leaders

A retreat for religious leaders who have experienced emotional, psychological and spiritual distress in their personal or professional lives — facilitated by the Institute for Healing of Memories — is coming June 3-6, 2024.