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Read: Mark 16 & Luke 1 “These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will [...]
Read: Luke 24 They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32, NLT) Heartburn isn’t usually a good thing, but when God shows up and gives you heartburn, it’s a good thing. [...]
Read: Luke 23 The thief said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.” And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:42-43, NLT) Two thieves hung on the cross, with Jesus between them. One of them joined the mocking crowd in [...]
Read: Luke 22 Jesus said, “I have been very eager to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins. For I tell you now that I won’t eat this meal again until its meaning is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God.” (Luke 22:15-16, NLT) From the moment Jesus [...]
Here’s a quick reminder to help you keep a healthy perspective on life: What you see—it’s is temporary…here today, gone tomorrow…headed for the dustbin of history! I didn’t say it is unimportant—that may or may not be the case—but, for sure, it is temporary. It will all, even the really expensive stuff, sooner or later, return to the dust from which it came.
The most powerful weapon against inauthentic religiosity is the simple authenticity of your own spirituality. When you walk in Christlike power, authority and humility, you won’t have to go out of your way to condemn anyone. Simply being the real deal will be enough.
Ray Noah
Lead Pastor of Portland Christian Center
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