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7415 E Elbow Bend Road Carefree, AZ 85377
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P.O. Box 3254
Carefree, AZ 85377
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Jesus Nearly Blows It
In the gospels Jesus changed his mind twice and both were caused by women. One was his mother. Let’s meet the other.
Go To The Other Side
The storm did not disappear before Peter stepped out of the boat. Faith began when he trusted that Jesus was greater than the waves beneath him. Matthew 14:22-33 reminds us that courage is found not in controlling the storm, but in recognizing the One who walks with us through it.
Not Enough Is Enough
Jesus blessing five loaves and two fish as a crowd gathers in the wilderness, symbolizing compassion, abundance, and God’s provision
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Daily Devotions
Matthew 15:27-28…“Then Jesus answered her, ‘Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.’ And her daughter was healed instantly.” vs. 28 Periodically in the course of Jesus’ ministry he encountered faith in the most surprising people, and it always impressed him. This pagan woman had irritated his disciples with her loud cries for assistance, and she’d even gotten under his skin a bit, but when she followed up his put- down with a clever…
Daily Devotions
Matthew 15:21-24…“Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, ‘Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.’ But he did not answer her at all.” vss. 22-23a It’s not clear why Jesus entered into Gentile territory with his disciples. It could be that he simply wanted time away from the crowds that were following him everywhere that he went. He doesn’t seem to have been interested in ministry…
Daily Devotions
Romans 11:30-32…“For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may be merciful to all.” vs. 32 While Paul is to be cherished and admired for his remarkable apostolic ministry, we can’t help but wish that his writings were easier to understand. Sometimes we have particular difficulty as he explains his insights on God’s relationship to the Jews. He obviously cared deeply about his people, and wanted to clarify their place in salvation history. The problem is that the…
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