InWord Resources

The Power of “Cease Striving”

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Check this out.   Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.   Mark 6:30-31 30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were … [Read more...]

Bishop Curry and a Needed Message to the World

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I love it when Bible study and world events collide, as was the case with the sermon by Bishop Michael Curry in the Royal Wedding of Harry and Meghan, now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. It was a sermon the world needed to hear.   Bishop Curry diverted a bit from usual royal pomp to deliver a spirited sermon you are … [Read more...]

The Life-Changing Rhythm of “Hear” and “Do”

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Throughout the Bible we see an interesting and convicting rhythm, a rhythm that gets rapid and is most notable in the gospels. Often when Jesus would talk about His commands, or His words, or His teachings, He would present a one-two cadence of “hearing” and “doing”—a cadence and rhythm that can change the way we do … [Read more...]

The Promise of Honoring our Parents

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With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day just around the corner, we’re entering the season of honoring our parents. It’s gotten me to thinking about the times in Scripture when the parent/child relationship is highlighted. There’s one that’s rather famous.   In fact, if I were to ask you “Which of the 10 Commandments comes … [Read more...]