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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

24 – Day 16

Posted on January 25, 2011 by dkoop

Two powerful parables!  In the first, Jesus deals with how we should handle our possessions and how to be prepared for the future.  In the second parable Jesus gives insight into life after death – it’s a picture of heaven … Continue reading →

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24 – Day 15

Posted on January 24, 2011 by dkoop

“This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”  Meant to be a derogatory statement, this is one of my favorite descriptions of Jesus.  He welcomes me, a sinner and you and wants to spend time with us!  In response, Jesus … Continue reading →

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24 – Day 14

Posted on January 23, 2011 by dkoop

Today Jesus teaches us how loving actions should trump religious rules.  He goes on tell us how to have humility and how to help those who can not pay us back.   Jesus then tells the story of the Great Feast … Continue reading →

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Moral Boundaries

Posted on January 22, 2011 by dkoop

Few people would say, “I think I will get addicted to pornography this week.” Or,  “I plan on having an affair tomorrow.”  Or, “I would like to get a sexually transmitted disease this month.”     Yet millions of Americans find … Continue reading →

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