Category Archives: Prison letters

November 9 – Prison Letters – Your Story

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Read Acts 9:1-31 I suppose it is the ultimate irony.  The one, who, for some time, hated anything and anyone having to do with Christ, would himself embrace Jesus as his own Messiah.  The one, who was antagonistic towards any and … Continue reading →

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November 8 – Prison Letters – The Name of Jesus

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Read Acts 3:1-4:31 In anticipation of President Obama’s first inauguration, there were perhaps more questions about the inaugural prayer than any other aspect of the milestone event.  President Obama, you see, had asked evangelical pastor Rick Warren to offer the prayer.  … Continue reading →

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November 7 – Prison Letters – Boldness

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Read Matthew 14:1-12 The “Prison Letters” of Paul include those written by the apostle while in a Roman prison:  Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon.  Over the past three weeks, we have read through those fascinating books.  Now, over these next few … Continue reading →

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November 6 – Prison Letters – A Long & Difficult Trip

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Read Philemon 1-25 Some of the longest and most difficult trips I have ever made have only been ones across town or to the other side of the room.  These are journeys not measured in terms of miles or hours, but … Continue reading →

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November 5 – Prison Letters – Feeling Insignificant?

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Read Colossians 4:7-18 Chances are, you have been part of a conversation where other people are talking about their mutual friends that you have never met.  Your head probably turned politely in the direction of the person who was talking while … Continue reading →

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November 4 – Prison Letters – Missional Praying

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Read Colossians 4:2-6 Have you ever felt like Peter, James, and John in the Garden of Gethsemane?  Do you remember their story?  In realization of the full weight of what would transpire on the cross, Jesus invited these three to go … Continue reading →

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November 3 – Prison Letters – Relationships Revisited

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Read Colossians 3:18-4:6 It is unfortunate that many have the inaccurate stereotype of the Scriptures that it is somehow irrelevant and dominated by seemingly useless historical information.  Paul said, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful . . .” (2 Tim. … Continue reading →

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