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Who Is My Neighbor?
RG AUDIO 102420 Luke 10:33-37 It is important to remember the context in which Jesus told this parable in Luke 10. A “teacher of the law” asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus...
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A Song for the Journey
RG AUDIO 102520 Psalm 121:1-8 Fifteen of the Psalms (120-134) are designated, “A Song of Ascents.” They are pilgrimage songs, traditionally sung by Jews on their way to Jerusalem for the annual...
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It Makes Sense
RG AUDIO 102620 Psalm 121:1-8 As human beings in a fallen world, we tend to push the limits between “right” and “wrong.” We want to see how close we can get to a line without crossing it. So, it is...
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Guard Your Heart
RG AUDIO 102720 Matthew 5:27-30 Our culture seeks to satisfy our desires for their profit. This is especially true when it comes to sex. It has blurred the lines of morality to the point where even...
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Inside Out
RG AUDIO 102820 Mark 7:17-23 Sometimes we tend to focus on the “big” sins and let the “little” ones slide. The Pharisees were experts at this. In fact, they established a whole system of breaking...
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An Ever-Present Help
RG AUDIO 102920 1 Timothy 5:1-10 My dad was in his last few weeks of life this side of heaven. As cancer devastated his body and mind, my family and I were left with the daily responsibilities for...
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Let No One Separate
RG AUDIO 103020 Genesis 2:19-25 Recently I officiated a family wedding, the bride chose Genesis 2 to be read during the ceremony. The foundation of the marriage relationship is rooted in these...
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Accountability
RG AUDIO 103120 Hosea 4:1-9 Under the leadership of King Jeroboam II, the kingdom had expanded and prospered. The people of God became enticed by the new ideas and ways of worship practiced by...
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The Better Way
RG AUDIO 110120 Proverbs 3:1-6 On this All Saints Day, take time to reflect on all of those who have gone before us and led us in the way of Christ. My dad is the saint who showed me the way. He...
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Consequences
RG AUDIO 110220 Exodus 20:15; 22:1-4 Consequences are difficult to accept, especially for a child. Recently, my son struggled with a choice between two consequences. He was having a rough morning,...
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One Or The Other
RG AUDIO 110320 Matthew 6:19-24 Western culture lends itself to an environment of consumerism. A wealth of information, ideas, and things are available to us at the drop of a hat. Credit cards easily...
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An Anonymous Gift
RG AUDIO 110420 Matthew 6:25-34 Around six years ago, we received an anonymous gift. It wasn’t an outrageous sum, but as a young pastoral couple with small children, it was a generous gift in our...
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Life-Giving Endeavors
RG AUDIO 110520 John 10:1-10 Take a moment to think about all the different things in your life that vie for your loyalty. Jobs are demanding. Community organizations guilt us into volunteering....
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God’s Kingdom Come
RG AUDIO 110620 1 Corinthians 6:5-11 What exactly is the kingdom of God? We don’t ask these questions enough, and their answers are vital to our journey as Christians. So often we assume that heaven...
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Finding Purpose
RG AUDIO 110720 Ephesians 4:25-32 Several years ago, Kristin’s family had just moved to a new state. She planned to stay home with her young children but without an obvious mission, she struggled...
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Not Enough or Too Much?
RG AUDIO 110820 Proverbs 30:1-9 What is the balance between not enough, and too much? Sometimes I’m not so sure we know the difference. In fact, if you were to go out and ask your neighbors and those...
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The Truth Brings Healing
RG AUDIO 110920 Exodus 20:16; Proverbs 12:15-22 Mark and Stefanie were a few years into pastoring a church plant. As they began to prayerfully dream, two core values immediately rose to the surface:...
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What God Hates
RG AUDIO 111020 Zechariah 8:14-19 “Hate” is a powerful word. It’s a pretty bold thing to say God hates something. This isn’t something that’s a minor annoyance. If God hates it, it must be an...
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Uncomplicated
RG AUDIO 111120 Matthew 5:33-37 Ask any schoolteacher and you will quickly find out that often young child have a lot to say when sharing with a willing listener. While these long narrations can be...
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Speaking Truth In Love
RG AUDIO 111220 Ephesians 4:1-16 People today don’t have a problem telling others their “truth,” anything from the best sports team to the preferred automobile maker to the correct politician to vote...
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