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The events of the evening when Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with his Apostles are well documented in the Bible. This last meal reveals His enduring love for them and all of His followers. Communion is more than the history of the Last Supper experience though. Participants in Communion should make the effort to develop a deeper understanding of Christ’s life and the sacrifice He made for us, as well as how His life binds us together as Believers. Communion is a time for reflection. Whil …

Does the Bible specify a place or time to take Communion? Does the Bible instruct how often a person should take Communion? Nowhere in the Bible does it specifically teach about where, when or how often Communion should be taken. Neither does the Bible say that it must be served to you by a pastor or a priest. This makes perfect sense because your relationship with God is a very personal one.  Communion is a special time to reflect on what Jesus has done for you personally. While many e …

As you think about what you’d like to accomplish this year, consider defining who you ultimately want to be. When your life on this earth ends, what do you want to be said about you?That you were charitable? That you were honest? That you were faithful? That you were diligent? That you were gracious?  Rather than focusing on a list of things you need to do in 2023, reflect on the strength of your individual character. We are never too old to make adjustments, and as we strengthen our own p …

In the Northern Hemisphere this time of year, we are surrounded by emerging new life. It is a visual sermon to observe and cherish.  Dormant lawns are gradually greening, small buds appear on bare trees, perennial flowers begin to pop up through the soil that just weeks earlier may have had snow. The dark days of winter start to illuminate with increased hours of light. The brilliance of spring brings a feeling of hope and renewal. The timing of the Easter celebration, or Resurrection Sund …

Oftentimes resolutions are forgotten by the end of January, however choosing to focus on a direction or a specific theme for the year will help to guide the decisions you make. As you take time to daily pray and ponder on your theme, you will receive inspiration on what you can do to manifest its vision in your life.A theme can be one word or a brief sentence that sets the tone for your year. Using your theme as your guide, you’ll be able to reflect on what will need to be prioritized to support …