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  Meditation on Hebrews 11:29-12:2 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton Aug. 18, 2019      29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faithContinue reading “Run the Race with Faith”

  Meditation on Luke 12:32-40 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton Aug. 11, 2019      32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comesContinue reading “Where Is Your Treasure?”

  Meditation on Luke 12:13-21 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton Aug. 4, 2019     13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care!Continue reading “Life Isn’t About Stuff”

  Meditation on Luke 10:38-42 July 21, 2019 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton        38 Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying. 40 ButContinue reading “What Is Your Rule of Life?”

  Meditation on Luke 10:25-37 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton July 14, 2019   Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” 27 He answered, “You shall love the Lord yourContinue reading “Who Is My Neighbor?”

Meditation on 2 Kings 5:1-14 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton July 7, 2019      Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered from leprosy.  2 Now the ArameansContinue reading “Wash and Be Clean”

Meditation on 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 June 30, 2019 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton      Then the LORD said to him, “Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel; andContinue reading “Follow! Don’t Look Back!”

Meditation on Ezekiel 37:1-14 June 23, 2019 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton The hand of the LORD came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me all around them; there were veryContinue reading “Can These Dry Bones Live?”

  Meditation on Romans 5:1-5 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton June 16, 2018 Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we[ have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3 And notContinue reading “God’s Love Is in You!”

Meditation on Acts 2:1-21 June 9, 2019 The Presbyterian Church of Coshocton          When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues,Continue reading “The Spirit Brings Us Together”