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Set on Doing the Will of God

Melinda McDonald
God's Will

Full Context: Mark Chapter 3 King James Version Mark 3:34-35 (KJV) 34 And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother. This was Jesus response on a day that he was teaching to the multitudes when He received word that His mother and brethren called for Him, while He was doing the work of the ministry. Word had gone out that…

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Choose Your Word Wisely

Melinda McDonald

There is a widely held view that we have a responsibility to keep the Church relevant.  Some who prescribe to this idea try to achieve relevance through lingo; words with tried and true meanings are switched out for new words.  For example, the word mentor is used in the place of discipleship, and “hanging out” instead of fellowship.  What we need to understand is that relevance is acceptable in certain areas but not when it comes to a God given word for a concept or idea. When God gives us…

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