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February 18, 2020
Hospitality is core to the NT church...

New Testament Hospitality is exampled by the early church in Acts. It is no accident that as the church is born in the book of Acts, hospitality is extended to all peoples, especially to those who are believing, regardless of cultural and religious background. The generosity exhibited as they were together and were “devoted” to […]

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February 12, 2020
Jesus embodied God's welcome...

New Testament Hospitality is rooted in the mission of Jesus. As Jesus begins his earthly ministry, he steps into the synagogue in Nazareth and reads from Isaiah. The mission statement of Jesus in Luke 4:18-19 ends with “to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Jipp says that “favor” could be easily translated “welcome” based on […]

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May 29, 2019
Who You are...

"I have kept the Lord always before me, because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken." Psalm 16:8 May this listing of some of the attributes of God encourage and shape you as they have me. How will we keep them in front of our eyes and minds so they can […]

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