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When I was little, my mom often made clothes for me and my siblings. My mom creatively sewed us sun dresses, pajamas, and shorts....
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Englewood ByLines
Aug 197 min read
Boxes of Cherished Things
This past week, as we were getting ready for the wedding, I was rummaging through stuff, looking for “something old”—you know, the...
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Englewood ByLines
Jun 286 min read
BIble picturebook & God's Birds
May 26, 2024 Psalm 104 Psalm 84:1-4 by Katy Lines Some of my favorite birds are found in Kenya. There’s the tiny, iridescent suncatchers...
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Englewood ByLines
May 23, 20233 min read
In The Meantime...
Matthew 25:1-30 by Katy Lines Matthew 25:1-13 In the meantime… How then, do we stay awake and pay attention in this time between the...
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Mike Bowling
May 15, 20233 min read
Preparing for the Storm, Not the End of the World
Matthew 24:15-51 by Mike Bowling Jesus recognized the clear indication that the covenant people had resisted the incredible news of God’s...
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Englewood ByLines
May 8, 20232 min read
Woe to Christian Posturing
Matthew 23:13-36 by Katy Lines Christian actors Christian birthday greetings Christian café Christian dating Christian earrings Christian...
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Englewood ByLines
Apr 21, 20233 min read
Easter Clothing
Matthew 22:1-14 by Katy Lines Come to the wedding! Save the date! The king’s son is getting married! Although to be honest, from a...
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Mike Bowling
Apr 21, 20233 min read
Unhealthy Exercise
Matthew 20:17-34 by Mike Bowling What we deserve is not always what we receive. More honor, more prestige and more money often do go to...
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Englewood ByLines
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Displacing the Old Order
Matthew 21:23-46 by Katy Lines By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority? Did the baptism of John...
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Mike Bowling
Mar 28, 20233 min read
A Better Question
Matthew 19:1-15 by Mike Bowling Is it lawful (permissible) for a man to divorce his wife for any reason at all? This was the question a...
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Englewood ByLines
Mar 20, 20234 min read
Kingdom Challenges & Cohesion: Worth
Matthew 18:1-20 by Laretta Benjamin Paul reminds us in his letter to the Romans that “all creation groans.” We live in a broken world....
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Mike Bowling
Mar 14, 20234 min read
A Different Kind of Revolution
Matthew 17:24-27 by Mike Bowling The revolution is on, but what kind of revolution will it be? Matthew gives us the long-awaited...
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Englewood ByLines
Mar 4, 20232 min read
The True Cost of Really Following Jesus
Matthew 16:21-28 by Katy Lines “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” — Well done, Peter! Susan’s trail guide led us through...
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Englewood ByLines
Mar 4, 20234 min read
Who Do YOU Say He is?
Matthew 16:13-20 by Susan Adams Have you noticed that it can be difficult to talk about Jesus, sometimes even with other believers? Maybe...
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Mike Bowling
Feb 17, 20233 min read
Lessons from a Pushy Woman
Matthew 15:21-28 by Mike Bowling Matthew’s story of the Canaanite woman produces an uncomfortable reaction from many of us. Jesus’...
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Mike Bowling
Feb 10, 20233 min read
Lord, Save us From the Politicians
Matthew 14:1-12 by Mike Bowling The shortest definition for “politics” is “life together.” Communities, peoples, families, and nations...
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Englewood ByLines
Feb 3, 20234 min read
Home Field Advantage
Matthew 13:53-58 by Katy Lines Sometimes, you think you know someone, and they end up totally surprising you. I recently read a story...
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Mike Bowling
Jan 6, 20234 min read
Displacing Demons: Certainty
Matthew 12:38-45 by Mike Bowling Too often we see what we want to see and hear what we want to hear. Time after time Jesus announced the...
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Englewood ByLines
Jan 6, 20233 min read
Displacing Demons: Divisive Words
Matthew 12:22-37 by Tracy Aldrich Jesus does something miraculous, something of the kingdom of God, and of the Spirit. The crowds are...
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Englewood ByLines
Dec 25, 20223 min read
Baby Jesus
Luke 2:1-20 by Katy Lines Just ask Annie and Will. And Amber and Todd, Tory and Amber. A new baby takes over everything. Parents focus...
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