By Andrew Williams “Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every disease and illness. Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter’s brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James’s brother)…” – Matthew 10:1-2 (NLT) Good morning […]
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By Andrew Williams “When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, Peter’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a high fever. But when Jesus touched her hand, the fever left her. Then she got up and prepared a meal for him.” – Matthew 8:14-15 (NLT) Good morning fellow disciples. This passage gives us a glimpse into Peter’s
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By Andrew Williams “When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, ‘Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.’ For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee,
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By Andrew Williams “When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, ‘Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.’ ‘Master,’ Simon replied, ‘we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.’ And this
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By Andrew Williams “One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. Stepping into one of the
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By Andrew Williams “One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’
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By Andrew Williams “Andrew went to find his brother, Simon, and told him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which means Christ). Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, ‘Your name is Simon, son of John—but you will be called Cephas’ (which means “Peter”).” – John 1:41-42 (NLT) Good morning
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By Andrew Williams “Andrew went to find his brother, Simon, and told him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which means Christ). Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, ‘Your name is Simon, son of John—but you will be called Cephas’ (which means “Peter”).” – John 1:41-42 (NLT) Good morning
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By Andrew Williams John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (NIV) Good morning fellow disciples. Let us delve into the heart of abiding, a concept so vital to our spiritual growth
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By Andrew Williams Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (NIV) Good morning fellow disciples. This passage, a beacon in the darkest of storms, speaks directly to the anxieties and uncertainties
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