Entries by Josh Rice

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Taking the Plunge!

July 31, 2020 “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of […]

July 31, 2020 by
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His Boat Will Float

July 26, 2020 Ezekiel 36:8-15 “But you, O mountains of Israel, shall shoot forth your branches and yield your fruit to my people Israel, for they will soon come home. For behold, I am for you, and I will turn to you, and you shall be tilled and sown. And I will multiply people on you, the whole house of Israel, all […]

July 26, 2020 by
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With Valor and Honor

July 19, 2020 1 Peter 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, […]

July 19, 2020 by
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When Belief is Your Bouncer

July 5, 2020 Philippians 4:4-7 “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts […]

July 5, 2020 by
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Swimming Trunks

July 1, 2020 Every June, my mom would buy pool passes for all us kids. Now, I imagine this was cheaper than putting air conditioning in our home and likely kept my poor mother from being either incarcerated or admitted, depending on which way she would have snapped. So, every day the back seats of […]

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