Tag Archives: The Cross

Carry Your Cross

Posted on December 19, 2020 by mcalcagno

The bible does not say, if you follow Jesus, your life will be easy and worry free.  One of the most difficult elements of faith is commitment…no matter what is happening, no matter where we are, no matter how difficult … Continue reading →

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Put Your Hope In God

Posted on November 28, 2020 by mcalcagno

“Why, my soul, are you downcast?     Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God,     for I will yet praise him,     my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42:11 Find Rest by Francesca Battistelli “Jesus answered, “I am the way and … Continue reading →

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Commitment

Posted on November 10, 2020 by mcalcagno

“Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment.” Matthew 22:37-38 “Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must … Continue reading →

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His Love Endures Forever

Posted on November 4, 2020 by mcalcagno

“The Lord is compassionate and gracious,     slow to anger, abounding in love. 9 He will not always accuse,     nor will he harbor his anger forever; 10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve     or repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as … Continue reading →

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Love In Action

Posted on November 2, 2020 by mcalcagno

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but … Continue reading →

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Surrender

Posted on September 21, 2020 by mcalcagno

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 “Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up … Continue reading →

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There Is A Place…

Posted on July 26, 2020 by mcalcagno

A place to find redemption…a place to be forgiven…a place where we will know hope…a place where we will find peace.  There is a place where you can find what you have been looking for…it is at the foot of … Continue reading →

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The Cross

Posted on July 18, 2020 by mcalcagno

Our Savior…He was flogged…He was beaten…He dragged that Cross as the crowds cursed Him and spit on Him.  He was crucified on it and took the punishment for our sins.  He died…for you and for me.  Why?  Because He loves … Continue reading →

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Jesus

Posted on July 12, 2020 by mcalcagno

Originally posted in December of 2019… Immanuel…Light of the World…King of Kings…Lord of Lords…The Good Shepard…Bread of Life…Living Water…Prince of Peace…Wonderful Counselor…Lamb of God…The Truth…The Way…The Savior of the World.  Amen. Give Me Jesus by Jeremy Camp “The Word became … Continue reading →

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The Path Of Peace

Posted on June 3, 2020 by mcalcagno

“Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save their life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses … Continue reading →

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