Jennifer Parker
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The Empty Vessel
“Standing nearby were six stone water jars, used for Jewish ceremonial washing. Each could hold twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” When the jars had been filled, he said, “Now dip some out,… Continue reading
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First Came Grace
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the LORD Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” Acts 20:24 NIV… Continue reading
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Just As He Is
Leaving the crowd behind, they took Him along, just as He was, in the boat. Mark 4:36 NIV Salvation… Eternal security… Admitting to God that we are a sinner, believing in the Gospel of Jesus Christ: that He is the… Continue reading
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What are you seeking?
“Seek first God’s kingdom and what God wants. Then all your other needs will be met as well.” Matthew 6:33 (NCV) Last night at church during our discipleship study, our pastor talked about options. We are swamped with so many… Continue reading
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Broken Bread
“Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, He gave the bread to the disciples, who distributed it to the people.” Matthew 14:19 NLT How many times… Continue reading
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Are you bruised and faintly burning?
A bruised reed He will not break, and a faintly burning wick He will not quench. Isaiah 42:3 ESV I am discouraged. I am disappointed. I am weak and my faith feels so small. I feel like a bruised reed… Continue reading
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For Such a Time as This
“And who knows, but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this” Esther 4:14 (NIV) Time… we talk about it, we plan for it and quite often, we complain about it. But when I… Continue reading
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What Does the Grace of God Look Like?
My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God’s grace for you. Stand firm in this grace. 1 Peter 5:12 NLT A couple of weeks ago as I… Continue reading
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After darkness, light…
This is what the LORD says: “Just as I have brought all these calamities on them, so I will do all the good I have promised them.” Jeremiah 32:42 (NLT) Post tenebras lux-this is latin for “after darkness, light”. I… Continue reading
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Let the praise begin!
At the very moment they began to sing and praise, the LORD caused the armies of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves; Not a single one of them escaped. 2 Chronicles 20:22,24 I’ve read this story… Continue reading
Finish the Race Written by Jennifer Parker 